14.1.8

Verbs That End in 'cer' and 'ger'

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Verbs that End in 'cer' and 'ger'

In the present tense, ER verbs that end in 'cer' and 'ger' need a spelling change in the 'nous' form.

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Verbs that end in 'cer'

  • For 'ER' verbs that end in 'cer' the 'c' changes in the 'nous' form of the present tense.
  • It changes from 'c' to 'ç'.
    • Lancer (to throw) → nous lançons
    • Commencer (to begin) → nous commençons
    • Annoncer (to announce) → nous annonçons.
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Verbs that end in 'ger'

  • ER verbs that end in 'ger' change in the 'nous' form of the present tense.
  • The 'g' becomes 'ge'.
    • Manger (to eat) → nous mangeons.
    • Nager (to swim) → nous nageons.
    • Voyager (to travel) → nous voyageons.

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