Grammar Modules
The Gerund in French Grammar
The gérondif (the gerund) is a verb form preceded by en. It is used to show how two actions are related in time (whether they happen at the same time or one after the other) or in meaning (to express manner, condition or contrast). The gerund is an impersonal verb form – this means that it can’t be conjugated.
When to use the gérondif in French
Simul Title
Simul LabelManner Title
Manner LabelCond Title
Cond LabelHow to form the gérondif
EnAnt StemAnt Ending
Formation Ex
Avoir → Avoir Gerondif
Être → Etre Gerondif
Savoir → Savoir Gerondif
Gérondif vs participe présent: what's the difference?
Gerondif Label
Gerondif Rule
Gerondif Ex
Participe Label
Participe Rule
Participe Ex
How to form the negative with the gérondif
Negation FormulaNegation Note
Negation Ex
Negation Alt