Unit 18f - Prepositions with Verbs Flashcards
The past infinitive may also be used after certain verbs to indicate a prior action or event.
Jacques does not remember having met her in Paris.
Jacques ne se souvient pas de l’avoir rencontrée à Paris.
The past infinitive may also be used after certain verbs to indicate a prior action or event.
Armand thanked me for having sent him some pictures.
Armand m’a remercié de lui avoir envoyé des photos.
The past infinitive may also be used after certain verbs to indicate a prior action or event.
The conductor apologizes for having forgotten a rehearsal.
Le chef d’orchestre s’excuse d’ avoir oublié une répétition.
Let’s look at verbs that have a direct object in French, but an indirect object in English.
He is looking for his friends in the crowd.
Il cherche ses amis dans la foule.
Let’s look at verbs that have a direct object in French, but an indirect object in English.
She is listening to a literary program on the radio.
Elle écoute un programme littéraire à la radio.
Let’s look at verbs that have a direct object in French, but an indirect object in English.
We are looking at the building’s facade.
Nous regardons la façade de l’édifice.
Verbs that have an indirect object in French, but a direct object in English.
She answers the letter
Elle répond à la lettre.
Verbs that have an indirect object in French, but a direct object in English.
The child obeys his mother.
L’enfant obéit à sa mère.
Verbs that have an indirect object in French, but a direct object in English.
The director allows his employees to leave early.
Le directeur permet à ses employés de partir plus tôt.
Verbs that have an indirect object in French, but a direct object in English.
Yves asked his cousin to help him move.
Yves a demandé à son cousin de l’aider à déménager.
