English–French

“participle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁtisip/

Example

Connais-tu le participe ?

Do you know the participle?

Illustration for participe (participle)

How to say “participle” in French

“Participle” in French is participe.

A verb form that bridges action and description, either qualifying a noun or joining an auxiliary in a compound tense.

Full entry for participe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with participe

On forme le participe passé avec avoir ou être.

The past participle is formed with avoir or être.

Tips for using participe

  • The sequence en + participe présent is called the gérondif and commonly expresses simultaneous action or means; it is not simply the bare present participle.

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