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French -IER Verbs

Some common French -IER verbs

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French verbs that end in -IER follow the same conjugation pattern as regular -ER verbs, but can look a little weird in certain conjugations(see page 1). Here are just a few of the most common regular -IER verbs:

apprécier   to appreciate

associer   to associate

bénéficier   to benefit

certifier   to certify

confier   to confide

copier   to copy

crier   to shout

dédier   to dedicate

défier   to challenge

étudier   to study

identifier   to identify

justifier   to justify

lier   to bind, link

marier   to marry

se méfier   to mistrust

modifier   to modify

multiplier   to multiply

négocier   to negotiate

nier   to deny

plier   to fold, bend

prier   to pray

rectifier   to rectify

remercier   to thank

répudier   to repudiate

simplifier   to simplify

skier   to ski

spécifier   to specify

vérifier   to verify

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