The French verb "adresser" means "to address/send" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "adresser" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "adresser" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | adresse |
| tu | you (informal) | adresses |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | adresse |
| nous | we | adressons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | adressez |
| ils/elles | they | adressent |
Il adresse un message.
say it EEL ah-DRESS uhN meh-SAHZH
He sends a message.
In other languages
- German Er sendet eine Nachricht.
- Spanish Él envía un mensaje.
- Dutch Hij stuurt een bericht.
Je m'adresse au professeur.
say it ZHUH mah-DRESS oh proh-fuh-SEUR
I speak to the teacher.
In other languages
- German Ich spreche mit dem Lehrer.
- Spanish Hablo con el profesor.
- Dutch Ik spreek met de leraar.
How to Conjugate "adresser" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai adressé |
| tu | you (informal) | as adressé |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a adressé |
| nous | we | avons adressé |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez adressé |
| ils/elles | they | ont adressé |
Il s'est adressé au public.
say it EEL SAY ah-dreh-SAY oh pew-BLEEK
He addressed the public.
In other languages
- German Er wandte sich an die Öffentlichkeit.
- Spanish Se dirigió al público.
- Dutch Hij richtte zich tot het publiek.
Je me suis adressé au professeur.
say it ZHUH muh SWEW ah-dreh-SAY oh proh-fuh-SEUR
I spoke to the teacher.
In other languages
- German Ich sprach mit dem Lehrer.
- Spanish Hablé con el profesor.
- Dutch Ik sprak met de leraar.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | adressais |
| tu | you (informal) | adressais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | adressait |
| nous | we | adressions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | adressiez |
| ils/elles | they | adressaient |
Il adressait un message.
say it EEL ah-dreh-SEH AHN meh-SAHZH
He was sending a message.
In other languages
- German Er schickte eine Nachricht.
- Spanish Estaba enviando un mensaje.
- Dutch Hij was een bericht aan het versturen.
Je adressais une lettre.
say it ZHUH ah-dreh-SEHZ EWN LETR
I was addressing a letter.
In other languages
- German Ich adressierte einen Brief.
- Spanish Estaba dirigiendo una carta.
- Dutch Ik was een brief aan het adresseren.
How to Conjugate "adresser" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | adresserai |
| tu | you (informal) | adresseras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | adressera |
| nous | we | adresserons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | adresserez |
| ils/elles | they | adresseront |
Il adressera sa demande.
say it eel ah-drehs-RAH sah duh-MAHND
He will address his request.
In other languages
- German Er wird seine Anfrage richten.
- Spanish Él dirigirá su solicitud.
- Dutch Hij zal zijn verzoek richten.
J'adresserai une lettre demain.
say it zhah-drehs-REH oon LET-truh duh-MAN
I will send a letter tomorrow.
In other languages
- German Ich werde morgen einen Brief senden.
- Spanish Enviaré una carta mañana.
- Dutch Ik zal morgen een brief sturen.
How to Conjugate "adresser" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | adresserais |
| tu | you (informal) | adresserais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | adresserait |
| nous | we | adresserions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | adresseriez |
| ils/elles | they | adresseraient |
Il adresserait un message.
say it EEL ah-dreh-SER-ay AN meh-SAHZH
He would send a message.
In other languages
- German Er würde eine Nachricht senden.
- Spanish Él enviaría un mensaje.
- Dutch Hij zou een bericht sturen.
Je adresserais une lettre.
say it ZHUH ah-dreh-SER-ay EWN LEH-truh
I would address a letter.
In other languages
- German Ich würde einen Brief adressieren.
- Spanish Dirigiría una carta.
- Dutch Ik zou een brief adresseren.
Frequently Asked Questions About "adresser"
Is "adresser" regular or irregular in French?
"Adresser" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "adresser" mean in English?
The French verb "adresser" means "to address/send" in English.
How do you conjugate "adresser" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → adresse, tu → adresses, il/elle/on → adresse, nous → adressons, vous → adressez, ils/elles → adressent.
How many tenses does "adresser" have in French?
"Adresser" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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