Grammar

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Grammar / Infinitive verbs

A1 Breakthrough

“Couper la pomme en quatre”. In this help, learn to use the infinitive to give an order or instructions, which can be useful in a recipe for examples!

Infinitive verbs are used to give instructions (recipes, instructions for use, etc.).

Infinitive verbs ending in -er
Several verbs have an infinitive ending in -er (= regular verbs).
Examples:

Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	ajouter le beurre	add butter
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	étaler la pâte	roll out the dough
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	mélanger les ingrédients	mix the ingredients
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	couper	cut
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	verser	pour

Infinitive verbs ending in -re, -ir, -oir

Some verbs have an infinitive ending in -re, -ir, -oir.
Examples:

Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	battre les œufs	beat the eggs
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	mettre au four	put in the oven
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	sortir le beurre	take out the butter