The gerund in French : complete course
Master the gerund in French (le gérondif): use en + present participle to express simultaneous actions, means, or conditions. En parlant, en faisant, en étant… Sound more natural and fluent in everyday French!
The gerund in French
Formed with en + present participle, this verb form expresses simultaneity or manner, answering the question how? or when? in relation to the main verb. For example, il apprend le français en regardant des films shows two actions happening at the same time. Mastering this structure will help you add nuance and fluency to your French sentences.
Exercises B1 : use The gerund in French (answers)
Boost your French vocabulary for beginners and beyond! These B1-level gérondif exercises help you master French verbs in context — a key step to sounding natural in French.
Crossword puzzle : The gerund in French
A fun crossword puzzle to practise the French gerund at B1 level. Play with en + present participle and boost your grammar naturally!