French verbs followed by DE + NOUN
These verbs must be followed by DE when they are used before a NOUN whether it be a thing or a person. There are other verbs that need DE, but here are some of the most common ones. It will not be helpful to translate from English to French because many times we don’t need a preposition in English. Unfortunately, you will have to memorize this list. It is important to learn verbs followed by nouns to help you remember when to use the pronouns Y and EN as well as the relative pronouns DONT and DUQUEL.

avoir besoin de quelque chose / quelqu’un to need something / someone |
avoir peur de to be afraid of something / someone |
avoir envie de to feel like something |
changer de quelque chose to change something |
être responsable de quelqu’un to be responsible for someone |
jouer de quelque chose (instrument) to play an instrument |
parler de quelque chose / quelqu’un to talk about something / someone |
penser de quelque chose / quelqu’un to ask an opinion about something / someone |
s’approcher de quelque chose / quelqu’un to approach something / someone |
s’apercevoir de quelque chose to notice something |
se méfier de quelque chose / quelqu’un to beware of something / someone |
se moquer de quelqu’un to make fun of someone |
s’occuper de quelque chose / quelqu’un to take care of something / someone |
se rappeler de quelqu’un / quelque chose to remember someone / something |
se rendre compte de quelque chose to realize something / to become aware of something |
se servir de quelque chose to use something |
se souvenir de quelqu’un / quelque chose to remember someone / something |
B1 LEVEL: FRENCH VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVES OR NOUNS
Certain French verbs must be followed by DE, À, or NOTHING when an infinitive comes next. Some verbs require À or DE when followed by nouns. This lesson expands upon the list of common verbs you learned in my free A2 level lesson, and it includes examples for every verb in French with English translations. The examples are written at a B1-B2 level.
This is not a lesson that can really be explained as there is no rhyme or reason as to whether you need prepositions or not. I thought the best thing to do would be to provide you with comprehensive lists and practice resources. It will not be helpful to translate from English to French because many times we don’t need prepositions in English even though they’re essential in French. The best thing to do is work on memorizing these lists.
TRÈS IMPORTANT: Unlike my level A2 lesson, this is a course about verbs when followed both by infinitives as well as nouns. It is important to revise verbs followed by nouns to help you remember when to use the pronouns Y and EN as well as the relative pronoun DONT.
STEP 1: Verbs + no preposition + infinitive
Download the list without examples and keep it as a reference.
Download and study the list with examples in French and English.
Highlight the verbs and infinitives as you read the sentences aloud.
STEP 2: Verbs + À + infinitive
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Download and study the list with examples in French and English.
Highlight the verbs and infinitives as you read the sentences aloud.
STEP 3: Verbs + DE + infinitive
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Download and study the list with examples in French and English.
Highlight the verbs and infinitives as you read the sentences aloud.
STEP 4: Verbs + À + noun
Download the list without examples and keep it as a reference.
Download and study the list with examples in French and English.
Highlight the verbs and nouns as you read the sentences aloud.
STEP 5: Verbs + DE + noun
Download the list without examples and keep it as a reference.
Download and study the list with examples in French and English.
Highlight the verbs and nouns as you read the sentences aloud.
STEP 6: 100 practice cards
Fill in the blanks with À, DE, or NOTHING at all with verbs followed by infinitives and nouns. There are even some surprise cards which include other ways to use these difficult prepositions!
STEP 7: Test yourself
After having spent time using your practice cards…. It’s time to test yourself! Download your test and see how you do. The sentences are the same as the ones on the practice cards, so don’t begin this final step until you feel you’re ready for the challenge! An answer key is provided.
Other lists to master @ LLL BLOG:
👉Verbs + NO PREPOSITION + Infinitives
👉Verbs + À + Infinitives
👉Verbs + DE + Infinitives
👉Verbs + À + Nouns
👉Verbs + DE + Nouns
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