How do I say 'I just did something'?

Use venir de + infinitive: Je viens d'arriver = I have just arrived.

How do you conjugate venir in the French imparfait tense?

venir (to come) is conjugated in the French imparfait tense by changing the ending for each pronoun. The full table above shows every form with audio so you can hear the correct pronunciation.

What does venir mean in English?

venir translates to "to come" in English. The exact nuance can change with context — practising example sentences inside SPEAKZY is the fastest way to internalise it.

When do you use the Imparfait tense in French?

The Imparfait tense in French is used to describe actions or states tied to a specific time frame. Use the example sentences above as templates for your own speech.

Is venir a regular or irregular French verb?

Many of the most common French verbs (like venir) have irregular forms in at least one tense. Compare the conjugation pattern above against a regular verb to spot the differences.

venir

A1irregular#9 most common

to come

Also: to arrive

/vəniʁ/venir

Meaning & usage

'venir de' + infinitive expresses the recent past (just did something).

Conjugation

Pronoun	venir	Audio
je	viens
tu	viens
il / elle / on	vient
nous	venons
vous	venez
ils / elles	viennent

venir by tense

venir present tense venir passé composé tense venir imparfait tense venir future tense venir conditional tense venir present perfect tense venir subjonctif présent tense

Example sentences

Je viens de France.
I come from France.
Je viens de manger.
I have just eaten.

Common expressions

venir de
to have just
d'où viens-tu ?
where are you from?

Quick practice

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Choose the correct form: ellos / ellas / Uds. ___ (Present Subjunctive)

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How do I say 'I just did something'?
Use venir de + infinitive: Je viens d'arriver = I have just arrived.

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