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An infinitive is a verb form in which no one is performing the action. | An infinitive is a verb form in which no one is performing the action. | ||
* In English, the word “to” always precedes the infinitive; for example: “to speak” is an infinitive. | * In English, the word “to” always precedes the infinitive; for example: “to speak” is an infinitive. | ||
* In French, an infinitive has one of 3 endings: “-er”, “-ir”, or “-re”. For example “manger” (to eat), partir (to leave), and prendre (to take). | * In French, an infinitive has one of 3 endings: “-er”, “-ir”, or “-re”. For example “manger” (to eat), partir (to leave), and prendre (to take). | ||
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons:</span> [[Language/French/Grammar/Possessive-determiners|Possessive determiners]], [[Language/French/Grammar/Omission-of-the-article|Omission of the article]], [[Language/French/Grammar/Subject–Verb-Agreement|Subject–Verb Agreement]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Compound-nouns|Compound nouns]]. | |||
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===ilearn french - Verbs with infinitives - YouTube=== | ===ilearn french - Verbs with infinitives - YouTube=== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:01, 27 March 2023
Infinitives
An infinitive is a verb form in which no one is performing the action.
- In English, the word “to” always precedes the infinitive; for example: “to speak” is an infinitive.
- In French, an infinitive has one of 3 endings: “-er”, “-ir”, or “-re”. For example “manger” (to eat), partir (to leave), and prendre (to take).
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Possessive determiners, Omission of the article, Subject–Verb Agreement & Compound nouns.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Il faut + infinitive in French - grammar lesson - YouTube[edit | edit source]
When to add an INFINITIVE VERB in French (Part 3) // French ...[edit | edit source]
ilearn french - Verbs with infinitives - YouTube[edit | edit source]