Here's why they're not actually a "first group":
* There are no formal verb groups in French. Instead, verbs are grouped by their infinitive endings: -er, -ir, -re.
* "Regular" is a more accurate description. These verbs follow predictable patterns for conjugation, meaning their endings change in a consistent way depending on the subject and tense.
Examples of Regular -er Verbs:
* Infinitive: parler (to speak)
* Present tense: je parle, tu parles, il/elle parle, nous parlons, vous parlez, ils/elles parlent
* Past tense (passé composé): j'ai parlé, tu as parlé, il/elle a parlé, nous avons parlé, vous avez parlé, ils/elles ont parlé
Important Note:
While most -er verbs are regular, there are some irregular verbs that don't follow the standard conjugation patterns. Examples include: aller (to go), avoir (to have), faire (to do), and être (to be).