The French verb "dire" means "to say/tell" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "dire" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "dire" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | dis |
| tu | you (informal) | dis |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | dit |
| nous | we | disons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | dites |
| ils/elles | they | disent |
Elle dit qu'elle est fatiguée.
She says that she is tired.
How to Conjugate "dire" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai dit |
| tu | you (informal) | as dit |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a dit |
| nous | we | avons dit |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez dit |
| ils/elles | they | ont dit |
Elle a dit au revoir.
She said goodbye.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | disais |
| tu | you (informal) | disais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | disait |
| nous | we | disions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | disiez |
| ils/elles | they | disaient |
Il disait souvent des blagues.
He often used to tell jokes.
How to Conjugate "dire" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | dirai |
| tu | you (informal) | diras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | dira |
| nous | we | dirons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | direz |
| ils/elles | they | diront |
Elle dira ce qu'elle pense.
She will say what she thinks.
How to Conjugate "dire" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | dirais |
| tu | you (informal) | dirais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | dirait |
| nous | we | dirions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | diriez |
| ils/elles | they | diraient |
Il dirait que c'est facile.
He would say that it is easy.
Frequently Asked Questions About "dire"
Is "dire" regular or irregular in French?
"Dire" is an irregular French verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "dire" mean in English?
The French verb "dire" means "to say/tell" in English.
How do you conjugate "dire" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → dis, tu → dis, il/elle/on → dit, nous → disons, vous → dites, ils/elles → disent.
How many tenses does "dire" have in French?
"Dire" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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