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They had to ______ against the wind.
They had to ______ against the wind.
s'abriter
I did not ______ to learn how to do that.
I did not ______ to learn how to do that.
apprendre
We need to ______ for the meeting.
We need to ______ for the meeting.
s'apprêter
I need to ______ for the bus.
I need to ______ for the bus.
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I am ______ to go to the movies.
I am ______ to go to the movies.
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They ______ him for his bad behavior.
They ______ him for his bad behavior.
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Did you ______ out of the cup?
Did you ______ out of the cup?
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They want to ______ the train
They want to ______ the train
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We need to ______ a way to do it.
We need to ______ a way to do it.
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They did not ______ to go home.
They did not ______ to go home.
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In English, many verbs require a certain ______ in order for the meaning of the verb to be complete.
In English, many verbs require a certain ______ in order for the meaning of the verb to be complete.
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The prepositions required for French verbs are often not the same as the ones required by their English ______.
The prepositions required for French verbs are often not the same as the ones required by their English ______.
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______ and à are by far the most common French prepositions for verbs.
______ and à are by far the most common French prepositions for verbs.
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Some verbs have a different meaning depending on whether they are followed by à or ______.
Some verbs have a different meaning depending on whether they are followed by à or ______.
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The expressions 'c'est' and 'il est' have their own rules about which ______ follows.
The expressions 'c'est' and 'il est' have their own rules about which ______ follows.
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While à and de are the most common prepositions required after verbs, there are ______ as well.
While à and de are the most common prepositions required after verbs, there are ______ as well.
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A number of French verbs don't require a preposition whereas their English equivalents ______.
A number of French verbs don't require a preposition whereas their English equivalents ______.
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Many French verbs require a certain preposition in order for their meaning to be ______.
Many French verbs require a certain preposition in order for their meaning to be ______.
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Some of the verbs are followed by prepositions 'à' or 'de' and others by no ______ at all.
Some of the verbs are followed by prepositions 'à' or 'de' and others by no ______ at all.
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There is no apparent grammar rule to which verbs require a preposition and which do ______.
There is no apparent grammar rule to which verbs require a preposition and which do ______.
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Study Notes
Using French Verbs with Prepositions
- French verbs often require prepositions to complete their meaning, unlike English, where prepositions may differ significantly
- Common French prepositions for verbs include "à" and "de"
- Verbs followed by "à" or "de" may have different meanings.
- Certain expressions, such as "c'est" and "il est," have specific preposition rules.
- Some constructions (passive infinitive) don't involve a verb, but use "à" or "de" + infinitive
- Other prepositions besides "à" and "de" are also used after verbs
- Some French verbs don't require prepositions, unlike their English equivalents (e.g., no preposition + infinitive or direct object).
Verb List Abbreviation
- French abbreviations for common words, like "quelque chose" are used (qqch) and "quelqu'un" is (qqun).
- English abbreviations for common words, like "someone" is (s-o) and "something" is (s-t).
Examples of French Verbs with Prepositions
- (A comprehensive list of verbs with prepositions is included in the pages of text).
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Description
This quiz explores the essential rules of using French verbs with prepositions, highlighting common examples and exceptions. Learn how verbs in French differ from English in their need for prepositions like 'à' and 'de'. Test your knowledge on verb constructions and their meanings in various contexts.
