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Learn how to use the verbs that have to be used with the preposition “de” my friend.
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You can memorize a list with verbs using the preposition De (like this one: https://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/liste-de-verbes-suivis-de-la-preposition-de.pdf) but you can also train your memory by working with whole sentences my friend.
avoir besoin de
J’ai besoin d’utiliser des crayons de couleurs pour faire mon dessin.
I need to use colored pencils to make my drawing.
avoir envie de
As-tu envie de manger une bonne glace pour te rafraîchir ?
Would you like to eat a nice ice cream to cool down?
être fier de
Sophie est fière d’avoir réussi son examen de français.
Sophie is proud to have been successful at her French exam.
se souvenir de
Ma grand-mère se souvient d’avoir vécu la seconde guerre mondiale.
My grand-mother remembers that she lived during World War II.
décider de
Tu as décidé d’arrêter de fumer ?
Have you decided to stop smoking?
refuser de
Ils refusent de prendre part à ce projet.
They refuse to take part in this plan.
rêver de
Vous rêvez de partir en vacances depuis longtemps.
You dream of taking holidays for a long time.