Is "aller" an irregular verb?

"Aller" is indeed an irregular verb in French, meaning "to go." Its conjugation doesn't follow the standard patterns of regular -er verbs, making it essential for French learners to memorize its specific forms.

Present Tense Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "aller" is particularly irregular:

• Je vais
• Tu vas
• Il/Elle/On va
• Nous allons
• Vous allez
• Ils/Elles vont

Other Tenses

"Aller" remains irregular in other tenses as well. For example:

Imparfait (Imperfect)

• J'allais, tu allais, il/elle allait, etc.

Futur Simple (Simple Future)

• J'irai, tu iras, il/elle ira, etc.

Passé Composé (Present Perfect)

• Je suis allé(e), tu es allé(e), il/elle est allé(e), etc.

Usage Examples

1. "Je vais au marché." (I'm going to the market.)
2. "Nous allions souvent à la plage l'été dernier." (We often went to the beach last summer.)
3. "Ils iront en France l'année prochaine." (They will go to France next year.)

Remember, "aller" is also used to form the near future (futur proche) in French:

• "Je vais manger." (I'm going to eat.)

Understanding the irregular forms of "aller" is crucial for expressing movement and intentions in French. Practice these forms regularly to master this important verb.