Verbs in the infinitive form
We use verbs in the infinitive form to give instructions (recipes, user guides...).
Infinitives ending in -er
Many verbs in the infinitive end in -er (= regular verbs).
Examples:
assaisonner, ajouter des pâtes, laisser cuire 7 minutes, couper en deux...
Infinitives ending in -re, -ir
Some verbs in the infinitive end in -re, -ir, -oir.
Examples:
faire cuire, battre doucement, mettre au four, sortir le beurre...
Please note that in order to personalise instructions, you use the imperative form (see the
Grammar / The imperative form help section).
Mettez le sucre dans le bol ! Ajoutez un peu d'eau !