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1 Le Participe Présent Present Progressive

2 The present progressive in English includes the “ing” verb form. This does not exist in French. However, the present participle is a French verb form and is used as follows: *to describe an action that is related or simultaneous to the main verb. Includes the idea of “while” or “upon”. * to explain how or why something happens. Includes the idea of “by”. *to replace a relative clause.

3 FORMATION 1.Conjugate to NOUS 2.Drop ONS 3.Add ANT Parler parlons parlant 1 2 3

4 There are only 3 irregulars! avoir… ayant être… étant savoir…sachant

5 En me lavant les mains, je me mire. Ayant faim, je mange beaucoup. Un garçon, mangeant une pizza, trouve une insecte!

6 How do I avoid this?

7 En train de… Quand je suis en train de me laver les mains, je me mire. En train de manger une pizza, un garçon trouve une insecte! + infinitive


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