French Verb 'gérer': Complete Guide to Meaning, Conjugation & Usage

When it comes to mastering French verbs, "gérer" is an essential one to learn. As a verb that means "to manage," "to run," or "to handle," it's used in a wide range of contexts and situations.

What Does 'gérer' Mean in French?

The verb "gérer" has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it's used. Here are some examples: * To manage something: Gérez bien vos finances! (Manage your finances well!) * To run an organization or business: L'entreprise est dirigée par un directeur général qui gére les opérations. (The company is led by a general manager who runs the operations.) * To handle a situation: J'ai dû gérer la crise financière de mon entreprise. (I had to manage the financial crisis of my business.)

Conjugation of 'gérer'

Here's a breakdown of how to conjugate "gérer" in the present, past, and future tenses:

Pronoun	Present	Passé composé	Futur simple
Jeu (I)	gère	ai géré	serai
Tu (you)	gages	as gére	aures
	gère	a géré	aura
Nous (we)	gérons	avons gére	aurons
Vos (you plural)	gérez	avez gére	arez
Ils/elles (they)	gèrent	ont géré	auront

How to Use 'gérer' in a Sentence

Here are six example sentences using "gérer" in different contexts: * J'essaie de gérer mes finances pour avoir plus d'argent. (I'm trying to manage my finances to have more money.) * L'entreprise est dirigée par un directeur général qui gére les opérations. (The company is led by a general manager who runs the operations.) * J'ai dû gérer la crise financière de mon entreprise. (I had to manage the financial crisis of my business.) * Gérez bien vos finances pour éviter les dettes! (Manage your finances well to avoid debts!) * L'institut gére un programme d'échange culturel avec des pays étrangers. (The institute runs a cultural exchange program with foreign countries.) * J'essaie de gérer mon temps pour être plus efficace. (I'm trying to manage my time to be more efficient.)

Common Expressions and Phrases with 'gérer'

Here are four idiomatic French expressions using the verb "gérer": * Gérez de loin! (Take it easy!) * Gérez-le bien, il est à toi! (Handle it well, it's yours!) * Gérez les affaires de la maison! (Take care of the household affairs!) * Gérez votre argent comme il faut! (Handle your money like it's supposed to be handled!)

Tips for Remembering 'gérer'

Here are a few tips to help you remember the verb "gérer": * Try associating the verb with its meanings. For example, if you're trying to manage something, think of a manager or an executive handling a situation. * Practice conjugating the verb in different tenses. You can try using flashcards or creating your own exercises to practice. * Listen to native speakers using the verb in context. This will help you get a feel for how it's used in everyday conversations. Practice the verb gérer on My-French.com