The French verb "attirer" means "to attract" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "attirer" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "attirer" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | attire |
| tu | you (informal) | attires |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | attire |
| nous | we | attirons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | attirez |
| ils/elles | they | attirent |
Il attire beaucoup de clients au magasin.
He attracts many customers to the shop.
How to Conjugate "attirer" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai attiré |
| tu | you (informal) | as attiré |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a attiré |
| nous | we | avons attiré |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez attiré |
| ils/elles | they | ont attiré |
Il a attiré la curiosité.
He attracted curiosity.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | attirais |
| tu | you (informal) | attirais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | attirait |
| nous | we | attirions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | attiriez |
| ils/elles | they | attiraient |
Il attirait beaucoup de monde.
He was attracting many people.
How to Conjugate "attirer" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | attirerai |
| tu | you (informal) | attireras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | attirera |
| nous | we | attirerons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | attirerez |
| ils/elles | they | attireront |
Il attirera la chance demain.
He will attract luck tomorrow.
How to Conjugate "attirer" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | attirerais |
| tu | you (informal) | attirerais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | attirerait |
| nous | we | attirerions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | attireriez |
| ils/elles | they | attireraient |
Il attirerait les oiseaux avec du pain.
He would attract the birds with bread.
Frequently Asked Questions About "attirer"
Is "attirer" regular or irregular in French?
"Attirer" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "attirer" mean in English?
The French verb "attirer" means "to attract" in English.
How do you conjugate "attirer" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → attire, tu → attires, il/elle/on → attire, nous → attirons, vous → attirez, ils/elles → attirent.
How many tenses does "attirer" have in French?
"Attirer" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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