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In French, several important verbs are commonly followed directly by an infinitive (the unconjugated base form of a verb). These "modal" or semi-auxiliary verbs express concepts like ability, desire, obligation, and intention. Understanding how to combine a conjugated verb with an infinitive is essential for expressing complex ideas.
The pattern is simple: conjugate the first verb according to the subject, then add the second verb in its infinitive form (unchanged).
Subject + conjugated verb + infinitive
Examples:
These verbs are followed by an infinitive without any preposition:
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