The French verb "jouer" means "to play" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "jouer" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "jouer" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | joue |
| tu | you (informal) | joues |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | joue |
| nous | we | jouons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | jouez |
| ils/elles | they | jouent |
Il joue avec son petit chien.
He plays with his little dog.
How to Conjugate "jouer" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai joué |
| tu | you (informal) | as joué |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a joué |
| nous | we | avons joué |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez joué |
| ils/elles | they | ont joué |
Il a joué avec son chien.
He played with his dog.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | jouais |
| tu | you (informal) | jouais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | jouait |
| nous | we | jouions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | jouiez |
| ils/elles | they | jouaient |
Il jouait avec ses petits jouets.
He used to play with his little toys.
How to Conjugate "jouer" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | jouerai |
| tu | you (informal) | joueras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | jouera |
| nous | we | jouerons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | jouerez |
| ils/elles | they | joueront |
Il jouera avec ses amis demain.
He will play with his friends tomorrow.
How to Conjugate "jouer" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | jouerais |
| tu | you (informal) | jouerais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | jouerait |
| nous | we | jouerions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | joueriez |
| ils/elles | they | joueraient |
Il jouerait avec ses enfants.
He would play with his children.
Frequently Asked Questions About "jouer"
Is "jouer" regular or irregular in French?
"Jouer" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "jouer" mean in English?
The French verb "jouer" means "to play" in English.
How do you conjugate "jouer" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → joue, tu → joues, il/elle/on → joue, nous → jouons, vous → jouez, ils/elles → jouent.
How many tenses does "jouer" have in French?
"Jouer" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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