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French Verbs Followed Directly by an Infinitive Certain French verbs can be followed directly by an infinitive without requiring a preposition like “à” or “de”. Below is a comprehensive explanation of these verbs, along with examples to help you understand their usage. You can download a PDF of this lesson
Déjà vs Jamais We use ever and never all the time in English. Have you ever been to France? / I’ve never tried snails! But when it comes to French, learners often freeze up. That’s because French doesn’t have a direct word for “ever.” Instead, it uses déjà (already /
Encore vs Toujours Although both encore and toujours can be translated as “still”, they have different nuances and uses. Getting them right will make your French sound natural and precise.its best. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my private French Grammar Library. 1. Encore – Still
Quand vs Lorsque Both quand and lorsque can mean “when”, and in many cases, you can use either one. But they’re not always perfect substitutes. Here’s how to know which fits best. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my private French Grammar Library. 1. In most
En fait vs Au fait Although en fait and au fait look similar, they serve completely different purposes in French. Understanding the distinction will make your speech clearer and more precise. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my private French Grammar Library. 1. En fait –
Tout à coup vs Tout d’un coup Both tout à coup and tout d’un coup translate as “suddenly,” but they are not always interchangeable. Understanding the nuance will make your French sound natural. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my private French Grammar Library. 1. Tout
Décider de vs Se décider à At first glance, décider de and se décider à look almost the same, but that little “se” completely changes the meaning. Both deal with decisions, but one expresses making a decision, while the other means finally deciding to take action. You can download a
French Verbs Dire and Parler: When to Use Each Verb The French verbs dire and parler relate to speech, but they are used in different ways. Choosing the right one depends on what is being communicated and how. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my private
Penser à vs Penser de At first glance, penser à vs penser de look almost the same, but they express two very different ideas. The preposition completely changes what you’re saying, whether you’re talking about what’s on your mind or giving your opinion. You can download a PDF of this
Jouer à vs Jouer de It’s easy to confuse jouer à and jouer de, but the difference is simple once you understand the context. One is for games and sports, the other is for musical instruments. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my private French Grammar
French Expression “Il y a” – Present, Past, Future and Conditional The French expression “il y a” is one of the most useful and common phrases in the language. It usually translates to “there is” or “there are” in English, but it can appear in many different tenses to express
At first glance, the French verb souhaiter seems to be a direct equivalent of to wish in English. However, its usage in French is much more limited. In many cases, using souhaiter can sound too formal or unnatural, and other verbs are often preferred. Grammar topics like this come up
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