Introduction
The French verb visiter means "to visit" and is primarily used when referring to visiting places, attractions, or locations.
Conjugation
Present Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | visite |
| Tu | visites |
| Il/Elle/On | visite |
| Nous | visitons |
| Vous | visitez |
| Ils/Elles | visitent |
Imperfect Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | visitais |
| Tu | visitais |
| Il/Elle/On | visitait |
| Nous | visitions |
| Vous | visitiez |
| Ils/Elles | visitaient |
Past Participle
Usage Examples
Present Tense
- Je visite le musée chaque année.
- I visit the museum every year.
- Nous visitons Paris ce week-end.
- We are visiting Paris this weekend.
Imperfect Tense
- Elle visitait le château quand elle a pris la photo.
- She was visiting the castle when she took the photo.
- Ils visitaient souvent des monuments historiques.
- They often visited historical monuments.
Past Participle (Passé Composé)
- J'ai visité la Tour Eiffel hier.
- I visited the Eiffel Tower yesterday.
- Vous avez visité le Louvre l'année dernière.
- You visited the Louvre last year.
Key Points
- Visiter is used to talk about visiting places, monuments, and attractions.
- The verb is not typically used for visiting people; in such cases, use rendre visite à.
Common Phrases with Visiter
- Visiter une ville
- Visiter un monument
Related Vocabulary
| French | English |
|---|
| Le musée | The museum |
| La ville | The city |
| Le monument | The monument |
| L’attraction | The attraction |
| Le château | The castle |
Conclusion
Visiter is an essential verb for discussing trips, tours, and explorations of places. Whether you're exploring famous landmarks or discovering new cities, visiter helps convey your experiences in French.
