a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word

form of the verb giving it general meaning, with no subject or tense

A1 -1 juin       ignorer      histoire

A1-2  maths   sympathique  toujours

A1 -3 haut  catholique thème

A1 -4 homme  rythme    signe

A2-1  Julie joue joyeusement chaque jour avec Jacques.

A2 -2 Une araignée grignote une ligne de lasagnes en Espagne chaque année.

A2 -3 Je hurle en haut de la haie chaque hiver, en haletant comme un ...

A2 -4 Théo, le théoricien, a trente théories sur le thème du théâtre en ...

Avant de passer un examen : prepositions with the infinitive

French

This unit focuses on mastering the use of reflexive pronouns and verbs. It also revisits perfect and imperfect tenses, relative clauses and negation, and introduces the past participles of modal verbs. There is a further focus on avant de + infinitive and après avoir + past participle.

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How would you say 'for improving your French' in French?

Après de prononcer les nouveaux mots ...

You want to advise someone to practice before pronouncing new words. How would you start this advice?

How would you translate 'without looking'?

Match the English phrase to its correct French translation.

What is the English translation of 'pour'?

Match the French preposition to its English meaning.

Which of these prepositions is followed by 'de' before an infinitive?

How would you translate 'without improving' using 'sans'?

Match the French vocabulary word to its English meaning.

Starter Quiz