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Using the perfect infinitive

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1 Using the perfect infinitive
The perfect infinitive is formed with the infinitive of avoir/être + past participle. It is often used with après to mean ‘after having done / after doing.’ __________________ le château, ils ont décidé d’y retourner bientôt. (After) having visited the castle, they decided to go back there again soon. Après avoir visité

2 Using the perfect infinitive
Remember that the past participle will need to agree with the subject when using a verb that takes être. _____________________ au château, elles ont cherché d’autres sites historiques dans la région. After returning to the castle, they looked for other historical sites in the region. Après être retournées

3 Using the perfect infinitive
Other uses of the perfect infinitive - translate the following into English. Je regrette d’avoir perdu le dépliant. - Ils ont reconstruit le bâtiment sans avoir fini l’accueil. Il a été félicité pour avoir trouvé une solution au problème de la sur-fréquentation. I regret losing the leaflet. They rebuilt the building without having finished the reception area. He was congratulated for having found a solution to the problem of over visiting.


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