Present participle — participe présent

Present participle — participe présent means “Present participle: -ant used as a verb (invariable)”. The participe présent is the -ant form used with a verbal value, usually to give a reason or a simultaneous action, and it is invariable: Ne sachant pas quoi dire, il est parti; Les personnes voulant participer doivent s'inscrire. Formation: radical + -ant (invariable, valeur verbale)

Present participle: -ant used as a verb (invariable)

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Formation

radical + -ant (invariable, valeur verbale)

Explanation

The participe présent is the -ant form used with a verbal value, usually to give a reason or a simultaneous action, and it is invariable: Ne sachant pas quoi dire, il est parti; Les personnes voulant participer doivent s'inscrire. It differs from the verbal adjective, which agrees (une histoire amusante). Unlike the gérondif, it takes no en.

Examples

Ayant faim, il s'est arrêté dans un café.
Being hungry, he stopped at a café.
Les personnes souhaitant participer doivent s'inscrire.
People wishing to take part must register.

FAQ

Present participle — participe présent — what does it mean and how is it used?

Present participle: -ant used as a verb (invariable). The participe présent is the -ant form used with a verbal value, usually to give a reason or a simultaneous action, and it is invariable: Ne sachant pas quoi dire, il est parti; Les personnes voulant participer doivent s'inscrire. It differs from the verbal adjective, which agrees (une histoire amusante). Unlike the gérondif, it takes no en.

Present participle — participe présent — how do you form it?

radical + -ant (invariable, valeur verbale)

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