Verbs of perception + infinitive — voir/entendre qqn faire
Verbs of perception + infinitive — voir/entendre qqn faire means “Perception verb + noun + infinitive: Je vois les enfants jouer”. Verbs of perception (voir, entendre, regarder, écouter, sentir) are followed directly by a noun and an infinitive, where English often uses -ing: Je vois les enfants jouer (I see the children play/playing), je l'entends chanter, il a senti son cœur battre. Formation: voir / entendre / regarder / écouter / sentir + nom + infinitif
Perception verb + noun + infinitive: Je vois les enfants jouer
B2Formation
voir / entendre / regarder / écouter / sentir + nom + infinitif
Explanation
Verbs of perception (voir, entendre, regarder, écouter, sentir) are followed directly by a noun and an infinitive, where English often uses -ing: Je vois les enfants jouer (I see the children play/playing), je l'entends chanter, il a senti son cœur battre. No preposition and no que-clause are needed.
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FAQ
Verbs of perception + infinitive — voir/entendre qqn faire — what does it mean and how is it used?
Perception verb + noun + infinitive: Je vois les enfants jouer. Verbs of perception (voir, entendre, regarder, écouter, sentir) are followed directly by a noun and an infinitive, where English often uses -ing: Je vois les enfants jouer (I see the children play/playing), je l'entends chanter, il a senti son cœur battre. No preposition and no que-clause are needed.
Verbs of perception + infinitive — voir/entendre qqn faire — how do you form it?
voir / entendre / regarder / écouter / sentir + nom + infinitif