Les verbes français sans préposition

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This is a list of 7 common verbs that, in French, have no preposition when followed by a noun or a direct object. However, in English, they do require a preposition. Yikes!

J’attends le train. I’m waiting for the train.

It may sound silly to spend time on these verbs. But I want you to have the right reflex and sound more fluent in French. That’s one step in the right direction.

*  apercevoir …. to get a glimpse of

* attendre …. to wait for

* chercher …. to look for

* demander …. to ask for

* descendre …. to bring down

* écouter …. to listen to

* emmener …. to take along

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Exercice – Practice

Read the sentence in French, translate it into English and check your answers here.

How many sentences did you get right?

Français

* J’aperçois la montagne.

* J’attends le bus.

* Je cherche la rue Leprince.

* Je demande un renseignement.

* Je descends la caisse.

* J’écoute l’émission.

* J’emmène mes enfants.

English

* I’m getting a glimpse of the mountain.

* I’m waiting for the bus.

* I’m looking for Leprince Street.

* I’m asking for a piece of information.

* I’m bringing the box down.

* I’m listening to the show.

* I’m taking the children along.

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