The French verb "nager" means "to swim" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "nager" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "nager" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | nage |
| tu | you (informal) | nages |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | nage |
| nous | we | nagons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | nagez |
| ils/elles | they | nagent |
Il nage dans le lac.
He swims in the lake.
How to Conjugate "nager" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai nagé |
| tu | you (informal) | as nagé |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a nagé |
| nous | we | avons nagé |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez nagé |
| ils/elles | they | ont nagé |
Il a nagé pendant une heure.
He swam for an hour.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | nagais |
| tu | you (informal) | nagais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | nagait |
| nous | we | nagions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | nagiez |
| ils/elles | they | nagaient |
On nageait dans la piscine.
We were swimming in the pool.
How to Conjugate "nager" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | nagerai |
| tu | you (informal) | nageras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | nagera |
| nous | we | nagerons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | nagerez |
| ils/elles | they | nageront |
Il nagera dans la piscine municipale.
He will swim in the municipal pool.
How to Conjugate "nager" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | nagerais |
| tu | you (informal) | nagerais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | nagerait |
| nous | we | nagerions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | nageriez |
| ils/elles | they | nageraient |
On nagerait dans cette piscine chauffée.
One would swim in this heated pool.
Frequently Asked Questions About "nager"
Is "nager" regular or irregular in French?
"Nager" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "nager" mean in English?
The French verb "nager" means "to swim" in English.
How do you conjugate "nager" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → nage, tu → nages, il/elle/on → nage, nous → nagons, vous → nagez, ils/elles → nagent.
How many tenses does "nager" have in French?
"Nager" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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