Key learning points

1. The verb 'prendre' means to take, taking; it follows the same verb pattern as 'comprendre' and 'apprendre'.
2. The verb 'lire' means 'to read'; it follows the same verb pattern as 'dire'.
3. Some verbs cannot stand alone and must be followed by a direct object; e.g. 'je prends un livre'.
4. Some verbs can stand alone, or take a direct object, e.g. 'il comprend l'anglais', 'il comprend.'
5. Some verbs stand alone and do not take a direct object, e.g. 'nous dormons'.

Keywords

• Prendre - verb meaning 'to take, taking'

• Lire - verb meaning 'to read, reading'

• Direct object - person, animal or thing that receives the action of the verb, e.g. 'he takes a book'

Common misconception