Leçons
Gerund vs infinitive
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Intro
Welcome to this module on gerunds and infinitives! These two grammatical concepts can be confusing for English language learners. Understanding the difference between gerunds and infinitives is important for effective communication. In this module, we will explore the different ways in which they can be used in sentences. So, let's get started!
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Mów teraz
agree to do something
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Mów teraz
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight.
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Mów teraz
promise to do something
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Mów teraz
She promised to pick us up from the station.
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Mów teraz
hope to do something
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Mów teraz
I hope to see you again next week.
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Przetłumacz teraz
Voici quelques exemples de verbes suivis par l'infinitif : accepter de faire quelque chose
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Przetłumacz teraz
J'ai accepté de garder mon neveu ce soir
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Przetłumacz teraz
promettre de faire quelque chose
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Przetłumacz teraz
Elle a promis de venir nous chercher à la gare
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Przetłumacz teraz
espérer faire quelque chose
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Przetłumacz teraz
J'espère te revoir la semaine prochaine
Expressions clés
make a commitment
prendre un engagement
give your word
donner sa parole
take on a task
prendre une tâche
Vocabulaire
Phrases clés
I hope to see you again next week if you agree to come.
J'espère te revoir la semaine prochaine si tu es d'accord pour venir.
She promised to pick us up from the station after she agreed to help.
Elle a promis de nous récupérer à la gare après avoir accepté d'aider.
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight, so I will be busy.
J'ai accepté de garder mon neveu ce soir, donc je serai occupé.
I need to make a commitment to finish my project on time.
Je dois prendre un engagement pour finir mon projet à temps.
When you give your word, people trust you more.
Quand tu donnes ta parole, les gens te font plus confiance.
It is important to take on a task only if you can complete it.
Il est important de prendre une tâche seulement si tu peux la compléter.
Dialogue pratique
Are you free to help me with my homework?
Es-tu libre pour m'aider avec mes devoirs ?
I can help you if you want. I agree to do it.
Je peux t'aider si tu veux. J'accepte de le faire.
Thank you! I promise to return the favor.
Merci ! Je promets de rendre la pareille.
That sounds great. I hope to finish quickly.
Ça a l'air super. J'espère finir rapidement.
FAQ
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Agree to do something.
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Verb + infinitive
I really enjoyed talking to you.
Verb + gerund
I can't imagine living in a different country.
Verb + gerund
I agreed to take this position.
Dialogue
Test
Listen and repeat
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Stop doing something
gerund or infinitive
Remember to double-check the data
Remember
I will never forget meeting him for the first time
Forget
He really regretted procrastinating the task.
Regret
Hey, have you finished that report yet?
Dialogue
Test
Paraphrase the sentences
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