The French verb "atteindre" means "to reach" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "atteindre" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "atteindre" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | atteins |
| tu | you (informal) | atteins |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | atteint |
| nous | we | atteignons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | atteignez |
| ils/elles | they | atteignent |
Il atteint la porte avec difficulté.
He reaches the door with difficulty.
How to Conjugate "atteindre" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai atteint |
| tu | you (informal) | as atteint |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a atteint |
| nous | we | avons atteint |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez atteint |
| ils/elles | they | ont atteint |
Il a atteint la cible.
He reached the target.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | atteignais |
| tu | you (informal) | atteignais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | atteignait |
| nous | we | atteignions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | atteigniez |
| ils/elles | they | atteignaient |
Il atteignait la porte avec difficulté.
He was reaching the door with difficulty.
How to Conjugate "atteindre" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | atteindrai |
| tu | you (informal) | atteindras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | atteindra |
| nous | we | atteindrons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | atteindrez |
| ils/elles | they | atteindront |
Il atteindra la ville demain.
He will reach the city tomorrow.
How to Conjugate "atteindre" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | atteindrais |
| tu | you (informal) | atteindrais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | atteindrait |
| nous | we | atteindrions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | atteindriez |
| ils/elles | they | atteindraient |
Il atteindrait le sommet seul.
He would reach the summit alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About "atteindre"
Is "atteindre" regular or irregular in French?
"Atteindre" is an irregular French verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "atteindre" mean in English?
The French verb "atteindre" means "to reach" in English.
How do you conjugate "atteindre" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → atteins, tu → atteins, il/elle/on → atteint, nous → atteignons, vous → atteignez, ils/elles → atteignent.
How many tenses does "atteindre" have in French?
"Atteindre" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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