Common -ir Verbs Flashcards
Important Note: The "ir" at the end of every -ir verb kinda sounds like "ah" so these verbs sound like they end in "ah" rather than "ir" when pronounced.
1
Q
Abolir: “ah-bo-lier”
A
to abolish
2
Q
Accomplir: “ahcomplier”
A
to accomplish
3
Q
Agir: “ah-zher”
A
to act
4
Q
Agrandir: “ahg-ahn-dier”
A
to enlarge/increase
5
Q
Avertir: “ahvertier”
A
to warn
6
Q
Bâtir: “bahtier”
A
to build
7
Q
Bénir: “beh-nier”
A
to bless
8
Q
Blanchir: “blahn-chier”
A
to whiten/lighten
9
Q
Choisir: “shwazier”
A
to choose
10
Q
Convertir: “cohn-vertier”
A
to convert
11
Q
Définir: “dhe-finier”
A
to define
12
Q
établir: “ay-tah-blier”
A
to establish
13
Q
étourdir: “eh-touh-dier”
A
to stun/deafen/make dizzy
14
Q
Finir: “fihneir”
A
to finish
15
Q
Franchir: “frehnchir”
A
to clear (an obstacle)
16
Q
Grossir: “groh-sier”
A
to gain weight/to get fat
17
Q
Guérir: “guheir”
A
to cure/heal/recover
18
Q
Investir: “ahnvestier”
A
to invest
