Objectif de cette leçon : maîtriser ce point de grammaire — Gerund vs Infinitive.

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Gerund vs Infinitive

Master when to use -ing forms vs to + verb

Key Differences

Gerund: Verb + -ing (used as a noun)

Infinitive: to + base verb

Gerund : Verbe + -ing utilisé comme un nom (à ne pas confondre avec le gérondif français)

Infinitif: to + verbe de base

Form	When to Use	Examples
Gerund (-ing)	After certain verbs, as subject, after prepositions	• I enjoy swimming. • Swimming is fun. • I’m interested in learning.
Infinitive (to + verb)	After certain verbs, to express purpose, after adjectives	• I want to swim. • I swim to stay fit. • It’s easy to learn.

enjoyfinishstopsuggestavoidmindconsider

Example: I enjoy reading books.

wantneeddecideplanhopeexpectpromise

Example: I want to read this book.

likelovehatepreferstartbegincontinue

Example: I like reading / I like to read.

I want going home.

I want to go home.

« Want » est suivi de l’infinitif, jamais du gérondif.

I enjoy to dance.

I enjoy dancing.

« Enjoy » est suivi du gérondif, jamais de l’infinitif.

I decided buying a car.

I decided to buy a car.

« Decide » est suivi de l’infinitif.

Complete sentences with gerund or infinitive

Identify and fix grammar mistakes

Multiple choice questions