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Common endings of french verbs
Common endings of french verbs
1. -er
2. -ir
3. -re
The endings of French verbs reflect two things..
The endings of French verbs reflect two things..
1. The subject - Subject agreement
2. Verb tense - Time agreement
Some French verbs, like verbs in English are always followed by the same preposition. But, because of differences between English andFrench, you have to learn the preposition when you learn the verb
a. Examples of where the meaning of the preposition is different
b. Examples of where a French verb may need a preposition when the English one doesn't
c. Examples of where an English verb may need a preposition when the French one doesn't
Some French verbs, like verbs in English are always followed by the same preposition. But, because of differences between English andFrench, you have to learn the preposition when you learn the verb
a. Examples of where the meaning of the preposition is different
1. Réussir à (To succeed in)
2. Se contender de (To be satisfied with)

b. Examples of where a French verb may need a preposition when the English one doesn't
1. Avoir besoin de (To need)
2. Téléphoner à quelqu'un (To phone someone)
3. Demander à quelqu'un (To ask someone)

c. Examples of where an English verb may need a preposition when the French one doesn't
1. Chercher (To look for)
2. Écouter (To listen to)
3. Regarder (To look at)
Most adjectives follow the noun they qualify, what are the exceptions
Most adjectives follow the noun they qualify, what are the exceptions
1. Petit (Une petite ville en Écosse)
2. Long (Un long voyage)