French Conversation · Level 7
87 words
French word
verbe
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛʁb/
Meaning
- masculine nounverb
Example
Quel verbe dois-je utiliser ici ?
Which verb should I use here?
More examples
Donne l'infinitif du verbe.
Give the infinitive of the verb.
Core concept
The sentence element that carries an action or state and changes form to show person, time, and mood.
Common phrases
l'infinitif du verbe
the infinitive of the verb
la terminaison du verbe
the ending of the verb
le verbe conjugué
the conjugated verb
Similar words
nom: A word naming a person, thing, or concept that can serve as a subject or object.
adjectif: A word describing a noun's quality or state, sometimes changing to match its gender or number.
pronom: A word used in place of a noun to refer to a person or thing in various grammatical roles.
adverbe: A word modifying a verb, adjective, or other expression to show how, where, or when.
Definition in French
Mot grammatical qui marque l'action, l'état ou le déroulement et qui varie selon la personne, le temps et le mode.
Word origin
French verbe comes through Old French from Latin verbum, meaning 'word', and became specialized for the word expressing an action or state.
Usage tips
- Verbe is masculine, so the usual phrase is un verbe, not une verbe.
Related words
- verbalverbaladjective
- verbalementverballyadverb