Définitions Clés
L'infinitif (to + base verb):
📌 Forme de base du verbe précédée de "to"
Exemples: to go, to eat, to study
Exemples: to go, to eat, to study
Le gérondif (verb + -ing):
📌 Forme du verbe terminée par "-ing"
Exemples: going, eating, studying
Exemples: going, eating, studying
Structures de Base
Infinitif:
to + base verb
I want to learn English.
She needs to work harder.
I want to learn English.
She needs to work harder.
Gérondif:
base verb + -ing
He is studying now.
They enjoy playing football.
He is studying now.
They enjoy playing football.
Utilisations de l'infinitif
Après certains verbes: want, need, decide, hope
Pour exprimer un but: in order to, so as to
Après adjectifs: happy, ready, eager
Pour exprimer une action future
Utilisations du gérondif
Actions en cours: present continuous
Après certaines prépositions: after, before, when
Après certains verbes: enjoy, finish, avoid
Deux actions simultanées
Exemples Pratiques
Avec l'infinitif:
I decided to go to the cinema.
She wants to become a doctor.
We need to prepare for the exam.
She wants to become a doctor.
We need to prepare for the exam.
Avec le gérondif:
I am reading a book.
He finished writing the letter.
While waiting, she was listening to music.
He finished writing the letter.
While waiting, she was listening to music.
Conseils & Astuces
L'infinitif exprime une action future ou intention
Le gérondif indique une action en cours ou continue
Mémorisez les verbes suivis de chaque forme
Pratiquez avec des phrases quotidiennes
