The Present Participle in French Grammar
The participe présent (the present participle) is the verb form that ends in -ant. It is an impersonal form, so cannot be conjugated, and is similar to the English -ing form.
How to form the participe présent
Nous StemAnt Ending
AimerAimant
FinirFinissant
DormirDormant
VendreVendant
AyantÉtantSachant
Duel Title
1. As an adjective
Adj Rule
Adj Ex
Part Title
Part Rule
Part Ex
Roles Title
Clause1 Title
Clause1 Desc
Clause2 Title
Clause2 Desc
Clause3 Title
Clause3 Desc
Traps Title
| Table Col1 | Table Col2 | Table Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| convaincre | convainquant | convaincant |
| exceller | excellant | excellent |
| fatiguer | fatiguant | fatigant |
| intriguer | intriguant | intrigant |
How to form the negative with the participe présent
Negation FormulaNegation Note
Negation Ex1
Negation Ex2