The French verb "mener" means "to lead" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "mener" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "mener" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | mene |
| tu | you (informal) | menes |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | mene |
| nous | we | menons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | menez |
| ils/elles | they | menent |
Il mène les enfants à l'école.
He leads the children to school.
How to Conjugate "mener" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai mené |
| tu | you (informal) | as mené |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a mené |
| nous | we | avons mené |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez mené |
| ils/elles | they | ont mené |
Elle a mené une vie simple.
She led a simple life.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | menais |
| tu | you (informal) | menais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | menait |
| nous | we | menions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | meniez |
| ils/elles | they | menaient |
Elle menait les enfants dehors.
She was leading the children outside.
How to Conjugate "mener" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | menerai |
| tu | you (informal) | meneras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | menera |
| nous | we | menerons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | menerez |
| ils/elles | they | meneront |
Elle mènera la danse ce soir.
She will lead the dance tonight.
How to Conjugate "mener" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | menerais |
| tu | you (informal) | menerais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | menerait |
| nous | we | menerions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | meneriez |
| ils/elles | they | meneraient |
Elle mènerait une vie très calme.
She would lead a very calm life.
Frequently Asked Questions About "mener"
Is "mener" regular or irregular in French?
"Mener" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "mener" mean in English?
The French verb "mener" means "to lead" in English.
How do you conjugate "mener" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → mene, tu → menes, il/elle/on → mene, nous → menons, vous → menez, ils/elles → menent.
How many tenses does "mener" have in French?
"Mener" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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