501 French Verbs, Ninth Edition

501 Verbs

by Christopher Kendris, Theodore Kendris

A foreign-language classic, Barron's 501 Verbs series has helped countless students learn to conjugate. For more advanced students, these books are a handy resource for memory jogging.

Genres: Reference, France, Language, Nonfiction, Linguistics, Textbooks, School

720 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2003

Reviews

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book when I was leaving the UK and moving to France back in the Summer of 2009.

It served me well in France, as it is comprehensive, (logical) and easily understandable. For anyone who enjoys grammatical tenses in French this is the book for you. As the saying goes, don't leave home without it. Well in reality you have to leave it at home, as it is bloody heavy, but also very good.

[Lauren Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started learning French in high school and decided to dedicate my life to learning and teaching the language. I've been fluent for the last 15 years or so, and this book has been my go-to when needing a verb tense that I've forgotten or haven't heard of. I even used it in my classroom as a teacher. I have owned two different editions since college (because I destroyed the first one from carrying it around all the time). If you're looking to really learn French, the mastery of verb tenses such as the subjunctive, conditional, imperfect, imperative, all future tenses, and all past tenses are essential. Get this book.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource for navigating the jungle of french verb conjugation.

[Dani Janisch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't have survived highschool or college without this. Anyone who owns this indeed has read it cover to cover, backwards and forwards several times. and it includes idioms-my favorite!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't actually really say I read this, but I bought it when I was studying French and used it as a reference. Not that I remember much of French. Still have this book though!

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this when I took my French A level and it proved to be a very useful tool. Now that I live in France and have a child going through French school, it is indispensable. I couldn't count the number of times I've had to get this out during homework -- let's just say I've had to gaffer-tape the spine to keep it together! Although it is not really necessary to have all these verbs conjugated, actually it's blooming useful. It is well presented with a page per verb, all in alphabetical order and everything at your finger tips. Now if I could just work out when to use the subjunctive ...

[H.L. Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone who studies, has studied, is thinking about studying, or is just plain fascinated by the French language, this book is a fabulous reference. I tripped over it years ago and have worn through several copies of it since. Although it is not a pocket reference, it fits nicely on the bookshelf.

[Lily]

IT'S FRENCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :D YAY

[Destiny Varnado · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started learning French in high school and decided to dedicate my life to learning and teaching the language. I've been fluent for the last 3 years or so, and this book has been my go-to when needing a verb tense that I've forgotten or haven't heard of. I even used it in my classroom as a teacher. I have owned two different editions since college (because I destroyed the first one from carrying it around all the time). If you're looking to learn French, the mastery of verb tenses such as the subjunctive, conditional, imperfect, imperative, all future tenses, and all past tenses are essential. Get this book.

[Beda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do not really consider this a ‘read’ book. It is a reference book that I use all the time to study French, which I have been doing since January of 2023. I am including the books on Goodreads that have been most helpful to me.

[Christopher Robert Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I own both the hard copy and Kindle version of 501 French Verbs. I find them to both be indispensable resources.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good resource for verb learning - will return to over and over for reference. The essential verbs list was an excellent way to focus learning on the most important verbs.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A huge help when I finishing my last level of college French!

[Stephanie Sheridan]

This is a total mainstay in my library. I love this book, not just because it unpacks the french language, but because it gives great examples of how words are used in different sentences, in different settings. 501 French Verbs is fun to read every now and then, and also good to have on hand in a panic when I need a translation, which doesn't happen that often but which this book gives me the confidence to tackle!

[jacky · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a life saver this book was when I took French. Its Spanish counterpart also was great.

These books basically congregate all the common irregularverbs for you in all the tenses, as well as giving the patterns for the regular ones.

[Ann? · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a very helpful book. now that I'm in second year, I understand a lot more about present, irregular, and er verbs, and also I now understand passé composé, so the book really helps.
I recommend it to anyone taking francais!

[Jonathanrb · Rating 5 out of 5]

What did language students do before these references came along...?
These will totally do, until the Babelfish comes to Earth.

Even then, those of us who learned the hard way will praise the merits of the Kendris books.

Merci, Professeur!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must have for any French student!

[Kari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely essential for anyone learning French. I used it when I attended French schools as a kid and then again as an adult living in France.

[Meltha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for any French language course! It will be a life saver--especially when you're working with 4-5 different tenses as things get a little more advanced.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A systematic study of French verbs will tell you what is in this book, but it's still a great reference to have on hand, as either an instructor or student.

[Bobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page-turner. Recommended also is 501 Spanish Verbs.

But, you don't have to take my word for it. Buh-dum bum!

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great way to help learn verb conjugations.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for English speakers learning French. Once you get up to speed with French, the much more portable "Nouveau Bescherelle" is better.

[Cecile · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is a must have for any serious student of French. I wish I still had my copy.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewing -- just in case!

[Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best reference for verb tenses ive found * good for verb french to english memorization

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enormously helpful when studying French, a simple yet brilliant book

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me through high school and college French classes. I wouldn't have been able to make it without this book!