Verbs that take DE

Verbs that take DE

Verbs that take DE

In French, there are many verbs that are followed by the preposition “DE” when used in certain contexts. These verbs are often referred to as “verbs that take DE.” The choice of preposition can sometimes be idiosyncratic and depends on the specific verb and its meaning. Here are some common verbs that are followed by  the preposition “DE”:

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Grammar: Verbs that take DE

French English
Avoir besoin de to need
Avoir peur de to be afraid of
Avoir envie de to feel like, to want
Parler de to talk about
Parler de quelqu’un to speak of someone
Rêver de to dream of
Se servir de to use
Se moquer de to make fun of, to mock
Se souvenir de to remember

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Grammar: Verbs that take à – part 2

French English
Être fier de To be proud of
Être responsable de To Be responsible for
Arrêter de To stop
Décider de To decide to
Essayer de To try to
Oublier de To forget to
Refuser de To refuse to

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The preposition “DE”

La elección de la preposición a veces puede ser idiosincrásica y depende del verbo específico y su significado.