French II: Synonyms and Antonyms
French II: The Infinitive
The typical way to give a command in French is to use the tu or vous form of the verb without using those subject pronouns (because the subject of a command is understood to be “you”), but the infinitive can also be used. The infinitive command is usually seen on signs and in recipes.
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À louer. (For rent.)
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Ne pas toucher. (Don't touch.)
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Laisser cuire à petit feu. (Simmer.)
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Faites bouillir pendant cinq minutes. (Boil for five minutes.)
