réguliers

Réguliers is the plural form of the French adjective régulier, used in linguistics and grammar to describe forms or systems that follow predictable, standard patterns. In this sense, régulier contrasts with irregular forms, which deviate from typical patterns in various tenses, moods, or conjugations.

In French grammar, the term is often applied to verbs that conjugate according to regular patterns. Regular verbs are grouped into three families by their infinitive endings: -er, -ir, and -re. Each group has characteristic endings in the present tense and other simple tenses, enabling a consistent and reusable set of rules for conjugation.

Examples of regular verb conjugations in the present tense include:

- Parler (to speak), a regular -er verb: je parle, tu parles, il parle, nous parlons, vous parlez, ils parlent.

- Finir (to finish), a regular -ir verb: je finis, tu finis, il finit, nous finissons, vous finissez, ils finissent.

- Attendre (to wait), a regular -re verb: j'attends, tu attends, il attend, nous attendons, vous attendez, ils attendent.

Regular verbs extend this regularity to other tenses, where the stem remains predictable and the standard endings are added. The concept of régulier is central to learning verb conjugation, providing a foundation before tackling irregular verbs, which do not follow these standard patterns.

Beyond verbs, régulier also describes things that occur in a steady, orderly way, such as a régulier schedule or a régulier pattern, reflecting the broader French use of the word to denote regularity or consistency.