Present progressive describes actions happening now. Main pattern: Be + -ing verb. Contractions common in speaking and writing. Negative sentences use "be not" between "be" and verb. Yes/no questions start with "be" followed by subject
Passé composé is French's most important past tense. Formed with avoir/être auxiliary verbs followed by past participle. Used for completed actions with present consequences. Always used in spoken French instead of passé simple
Infinitive form: "turn" for all subjects. Present tense: "turn" for all subjects
Infinitive form: "catch" for all subjects. Preterite form: "caught" for all subjects
Imperative expresses direct demands, orders and requests. Used for giving orders, making suggestions and giving advice. Always use "por favor" to avoid sounding impolite
Regular verbs follow typical patterns in their conjugation. Irregular verbs deviate from typical patterns in their conjugation. Classification of verbs as regular or irregular is subjective