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Present Participle (1/2)

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Present Participles with ER Verbs

The present participle of 'parler' (to speak) translates as 'speaking'. The process for forming the present participle is:

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2) Remove the 'ons'

  • Parlons → parl
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3) Add 'ant'

  • Parl → parlant

Present Participles with IR Verbs

The present participle of 'finir' (to finish) translates as 'finishing'. The process for forming the present participle is:

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2) Take off the 'ons'

  • Finissons → finiss
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3) Add 'ant'

  • Finiss → finissant

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