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1. *Être* (to be)
- Sample use: Je suis fatigué. (I am tired.)
- Pronunciation: /ɛtʁ/
2. *Avoir* (to have)
- Sample use: J'ai un chat. (I have a cat.)
- Pronunciation: /avwaʁ/
3. *Faire* (to do/make)
- Sample use: Je fais mes devoirs. (I am doing my homework.)
- Pronunciation: /fɛʁ/
4. *Aller* (to go)
- Sample use: Je vais au cinéma. (I am going to the cinema.)
- Pronunciation: /ale/
5. *Pouvoir* (to be able to, can)
- Sample use: Je peux t'aider. (I can help you.)
- Pronunciation: /puvwaʁ/
6. *Vouloir* (to want)
- Sample use: Je veux une glace. (I want an ice cream.)
- Pronunciation: /vulwaʁ/
7. *Dire* (to say/tell)
- Sample use: Il me dit la vérité. (He tells me the truth.)
- Pronunciation: /diʁ/
8. *Aimer* (to like/love)
- Sample use: J'aime la musique. (I love music.)
- Pronunciation: /ɛme/
9. *Savoir* (to know)
- Sample use: Je sais nager. (I know how to swim.)
- Pronunciation: /savwaʁ/
10. *Devoir* (to have to/must)
- Sample use: Tu dois étudier. (You must study.)
- Pronunciation: /dəvwaʁ/