principal parts

US /ˈprɪnsɪpəl pɑːrts/
UK /ˈprɪnsɪpəl pɑːrts/
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parties principales d'un verbe

the forms of a verb from which all other forms can be derived, typically the infinitive, past tense, and past participle

:
The principal parts of 'sing' are 'sing,' 'sang,' and 'sung.'
Les parties principales de 'chanter' sont 'chanter', 'chanta' et 'chanté'.
Understanding the principal parts helps in conjugating verbs correctly.
Comprendre les parties principales aide à conjuguer correctement les verbes.