Grammar

Do you have a question about the passé composé, prepositions or negation? These aids will help you revise your conjugations and get to know the rules of French grammar at the tip of your fingers.

Grammar / Verbs in the infinitive form

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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:

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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:

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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 !

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