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Present Participle (1/2)

French: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 6.1.12

Present Participles with ER Verbs

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

1) Take the present tense 'nous' form

1) Take the present tense 'nous' form

  • Parlons
2) Remove the 'ons'

2) Remove the 'ons'

  • Parlons → parl
3) Add 'ant'

3) Add 'ant'

  • Parl → parlant
Manger

Manger

  • The verb manger (to eat) is an exception.
  • Remember that in the present, we say 'nous mangeons'.
  • Mangeons → mang- → mangeant

Present Participles with IR Verbs

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

1) Take the present tense 'nous' form

1) Take the present tense 'nous' form

  • Finissons
2) Take off the 'ons'

2) Take off the 'ons'

  • Finissons → finiss
3) Add 'ant'

3) Add 'ant'

  • Finiss → finissant

Test yourself on Present Participle (1/2)

  • What is the correct present participle for the verb 'aimer'?

  • What is the correct present participle for 'rester'?

  • Which is the present participle of 'choisir'?

  • What is the present participle for 'grandir' (to grow up)?

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