B1 Gerunds & Infinitives 12 min read Moyen

Oublier de faire vs. Oublier d'avoir fait

Maîtriser les structures forgot to do et forgot doing te permet d'exprimer avec précision tes souvenirs et tes tâches.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'to' for tasks you missed and '-ing' for memories you lost.

  • Forgot to do: You didn't do the task. Example: 'I forgot to call him.'
  • Forgot doing: You did it, but don't remember. Example: 'I forgot calling him.'
  • Negative focus: 'Never forget doing' is common for vivid memories.
🧠 + Forget + 📝 (to do) vs. 🧠 + Forget + 🎞️ (doing)

Overview

Ça t'est déjà arrivé d'entrer dans une pièce et d'avoir un trou de mémoire total sur la raison de ta présence ? Ou peut-être as-tu déjà eu cette mini-crise cardiaque quand tu réalises que tu as laissé le feu allumé ? On oublie tous des choses.
Mais en anglais, la façon dont tu parles de l'oubli détermine si tu as raté une tâche ou perdu un souvenir précieux. Ce petit choix entre to do et doing change toute ton histoire. Utiliser le mauvais pourrait faire croire à tes amis que tu as une amnésie au lieu d'être juste un peu désordonné.
C'est la différence entre oublier d'acheter du lait et oublier que tu l'as *déjà* acheté (et maintenant tu as six briques dans le frigo). Faisons un peu de ménage dans ce fouillis mental.
Les verbes anglais sont capricieux. Certains aiment les gérondifs (-ing), d'autres les infinitifs (to), et certains — comme forget — sont de vraies *drama queens*. Ils changent complètement de sens selon celui qui suit.
Cette règle concerne la chronologie dans ton cerveau. Quand tu utilises forget avec un infinitif, tu parles d'un devoir ou d'une tâche qui n'a pas eu lieu. C'est la version to-do list du verbe.
Quand tu l'utilises avec un gérondif, tu parles d'un souvenir ou d'une expérience qui a vraiment eu lieu, mais l'image s'efface ou reste avec toi pour toujours. D'habitude, on utilise la version gérondif à la forme négative, comme quand on dit "I'll never forget..." parce que si tu avais vraiment oublié l'expérience, tu n'en parlerais pas, non ? À moins d'être dans un film de Christopher Nolan, tu te souviens probablement des choses que tu dis ne pas avoir oubliées.

How This Grammar Works

Le secret, c'est la "Chronologie de l'Action". Imagine ça comme une quête de jeu vidéo. Si la quête est toujours active dans ton journal mais que tu ne l'as pas terminée, c'est l'infinitif (to).
L'action est dans le futur par rapport au moment de l'oubli. Tu as oublié l'obligation. Maintenant, pense à une cinématique que tu as déjà regardée.
Ça, c'est le gérondif (-ing). L'action s'est passée dans le passé, et maintenant tu regardes l'enregistrement dans ta tête. Si tu dis
I forgot to meet him
, tu es resté chez toi et il est probablement en train de t'envoyer des emojis en colère.
Si tu dis
I forgot meeting him
, vous vous êtes vraiment assis, avez pris un café, parlé pendant une heure, et puis tu as complètement effacé cet événement de ta banque de mémoire. L'un te fait passer pour quelqu'un de tête en l'air ; l'autre pour quelqu'un d'un peu sans cœur ! La plupart des gens utilisent l'infinitif pour les corvées quotidiennes et le gérondif pour les grands moments de la vie.

Formation Pattern

1
Construire ces phrases est un processus en trois étapes. Tu dois juste décider si tu es un
Zappeur de Tâches
ou un
Perdeur de Mémoire
.
2
Choisis ton sujet et le verbe forget au bon temps. Tu peux utiliser forget, forgot, ou will never forget.
3
Pour une tâche manquée : Ajoute to + la base verbale. (Exemple : I forgot to post the TikTok).
4
Pour un souvenir effacé : Ajoute le verbe + -ing. (Exemple : I'll never forget posting my first TikTok).

Conjugation Table

Form Example Vibe
--- --- ---
Infinitive (Task) I forgot to lock the door. La porte est grand ouverte en ce moment. Oups.
Gerund (Memory) I forgot locking the door. Je l'ai verrouillée, mais je n'ai aucun souvenir de l'avoir fait.
Future Task Don't forget to call me! Un rappel pour ton futur toi.
Never + Gerund I'll never forget traveling to Tokyo. Ce voyage était épique et je vois encore les lumières.

When To Use It

Utilise forget + to quand tu parles de responsabilités. C'est la grammaire de la vie d'adulte. Utilise-le pour les rappels, les dates limites manquées, ou ces moments où tu réalises que tu as laissé ton parapluie dans le bus.
C'est parfait pour les appels Zoom quand tu dis :
Sorry, I forgot to unmute myself!
(Une ambiance classique des années 2020). Utilise forget + -ing pour les expériences. C'est presque toujours associé à never pour parler de choses sentimentales.
"I'll never forget seeing that sunset in Ibiza", ça fait une super légende Instagram. Tu peux aussi l'utiliser quand tu as vraiment fait quelque chose mais que ton cerveau n'a pas sauvegardé le fichier. Si tu es à une fête et que quelqu'un dit "On s'est rencontrés l'année dernière !" et que tu n'en as aucune idée, tu pourrais dire "I'm so sorry, I totally forgot meeting you!".
C'est une façon polie (ou gênante) d'admettre un trou de mémoire.

Common Mistakes

Une énorme erreur est d'utiliser that alors qu'un gérondif est bien plus fluide. Au lieu de
I forgot that I met him
, essaie
I forgot meeting him
. Ça sonne plus naturel et moins comme un robot qui lit une base de données. Un autre piège est d'utiliser le gérondif pour les tâches. Si tu dis
I forgot calling my mom
, ça veut dire que tu l'as appelée mais que tu ne t'en souviens pas. Ta maman sera quand même contente parce qu'elle a eu l'appel. Mais si tu voulais dire que tu ne l'as pas appelée du tout, tu DOIS dire
I forgot to call my mom
. Utiliser le mauvais ici pourrait mener à des dîners de famille très confus. Aussi, surveille tes temps ! Les gens oublient souvent que forget est un verbe irrégulier (forget, forgot, forgotten). Dire I have forgetted fera pleurer ton prof d'anglais. Reste précis : I forgot ou I have forgotten.

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Cette règle vit dans le même quartier que remember, regret et stop. Ils suivent tous la même logique. Remember to est une tâche future ; remember -ing est un souvenir passé.
C'est comme l'image miroir de forget. Regret to tell you est pour les mauvaises nouvelles que tu es sur le point d'annoncer (ambiance formelle Zoom), alors que regret telling you signifie que tu as déjà vendu la mèche et que maintenant tu te sens mal à ce sujet. Stop to smoke veut dire que tu as interrompu ta marche pour fumer une cigarette.
Stop smoking veut dire que tu as enfin arrêté cette habitude. Vois to comme une destination que tu n'as pas encore atteinte, et -ing comme une route que tu as déjà parcourue. Si tu peux maîtriser forget, tu as fondamentalement débloqué le code de triche pour tous ces autres verbes aussi.
Tout repose sur la division
Action vs Mémoire
.

Quick FAQ

Q

Can I say

I forgot that I had to...
?

Tu peux, mais I forgot to... est bien plus percutant et courant dans les textos et les conversations décontractées.

Q

Is

I forgot meeting him
always negative?

D'habitude, oui. On l'utilise pour montrer qu'on a perdu un souvenir. Si tu t'en souviens, tu utiliserais remember.

Q

Does this work with will?

Absolument !

I will never forget visiting Paris
est une façon classique d'exprimer un souvenir impérissable.

Q

Can I use it for food?

Bien sûr !

I forgot to eat lunch
(j'ai faim) vs
I forgot eating that burger
(j'étais tellement distrait que je ne me souviens pas du goût).

Q

Is it okay for formal emails?

Utilise l'infinitif pour les tâches comme

I forgot to attach the file
. Le gérondif est généralement trop personnel/émotionnel pour les e-mails professionnels, à moins que tu ne partes à la retraite.

Conjugating 'Forget' with Complements

Tense Forget Form Infinitive (Task) Gerund (Memory)
Present Simple
forget / forgets
I forget to call.
I forget calling.
Past Simple
forgot
I forgot to call.
I forgot calling.
Present Perfect
have forgotten
I've forgotten to call.
I've forgotten calling.
Future
will forget
I'll forget to call.
I'll forget calling.
Negative Future
will never forget
I'll never forget to call.
I'll never forget calling.

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Example
I did not forget
I didn't forget
I didn't forget to pay.
I will not forget
I won't forget
I won't forget to write.
I have forgotten
I've forgotten
I've forgotten to ask.

Meanings

The verb 'forget' changes meaning depending on whether it is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) or a gerund (verb + -ing).

1

Failure to perform a task

Using the infinitive indicates that a person did not perform an action because they did not remember it at the necessary time.

“Don't forget to buy milk on your way home.”

“She forgot to tell me about the meeting.”

2

Loss of memory of a past event

Using the gerund indicates that an action was performed in the past, but the person has no mental record or recollection of it.

“I'll never forget meeting you for the first time.”

“He forgot lending me the money, so he asked for it again.”

3

Neglecting a duty (Formal)

In formal contexts, 'forget to' can imply a failure of responsibility rather than just a memory slip.

“The defendant forgot to mention his previous convictions.”

“The company forgot to update its privacy policy.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Oublier de faire vs. Oublier d'avoir fait
Structure Signification Exemple
Forgot + to + verb
Tu avais l'intention de faire quelque chose mais tu ne l'as pas fait.
I forgot to send the email.
Forgot + verb-ing
Tu as fait quelque chose mais tu ne t'en souviens plus.
I forgot sending the email.
Purpose
Exprimer une intention ou une tâche non accomplie.
I forgot to buy milk.
Purpose
Exprimer un souvenir oublié d'une action déjà réalisée.
I forgot seeing that movie.
Action Status
L'action NE s'est PAS produite.
He forgot to turn off the light.
Action Status
L'action S'EST produite.
He forgot turning off the light.
Common Error
Utiliser le -ing quand l'action n'a pas été faite.
❌ I forgot calling him (meaning I didn't call).
Common Error
Utiliser to + verb quand l'action a été faite.
❌ I forgot to call him (meaning I called but don't recall).

Spectre de formalité

Formel
I neglected to transmit the report.

I neglected to transmit the report. (Workplace communication)

Neutre
I forgot to send the report.

I forgot to send the report. (Workplace communication)

Informel
I totally blanked on the report.

I totally blanked on the report. (Workplace communication)

Argot
I straight up forgot the report, my bad.

I straight up forgot the report, my bad. (Workplace communication)

Forget: Chose à faire vs. Chose faite

OUBLIER

`To + Verb` (Infinitif)

  • Tâche non accomplie Forgot to send email
  • Obligation manquée Forgot to call mom
  • Intention future Don't forget to buy milk

`Verb-ing` (Gérondif)

  • Souvenir oublié Forgot seeing film
  • Manque de mémoire Forgot meeting him
  • Action passée Forgot saying that

Comparaison des actions avec « Forget »

`Forgot to do`
Action non réalisée I forgot to turn off the oven. (Le four est toujours allumé.)
Orienté vers le futur Don't forget to submit homework.
Excuse pour omission Sorry, I forgot to reply.
`Forgot doing`
Action faite, souvenir parti I forgot turning off the oven. (Le four est éteint, je ne me souviens juste pas l'avoir fait.)
Orienté vers le passé I forgot meeting him last year.
Surprise/manque de mémoire I forgot saying that!

Décider entre « Forget to do » et « Forgot doing »

1

L'action a-t-elle eu lieu ?

YES
Utilise « Forgot + verb-ing » (Souvenir oublié de l'action)
NO
Utilise « Forgot + to + verb » (Intention non réalisée)
2

Est-ce une tâche que tu n'as pas réussi à accomplir ?

YES
Utilise « Forgot + to + verb »
NO
Est-ce un événement que tu as fait, mais dont tu ne te souviens plus ?
3

Dois-tu t'excuser de ne pas avoir fait quelque chose ?

YES
Utilise « Forgot + to + verb »
NO
Es-tu surpris par une de tes actions passées ?

Situations quotidiennes avec « Forget »

📝

Tâches oubliées

  • Forgot to buy groceries
  • Forgot to pay bill
  • Forgot to call friend
  • Forgot to close window
🧠

Trous de mémoire

  • Forgot seeing that movie
  • Forgot meeting that person
  • Forgot saying something silly
  • Forgot visiting that place
🔔

Rappels courants

  • Don't forget to lock door
  • Remember to set alarm
  • Never forget to be kind

Exemples par niveau

1

Don't forget to call me.

No te olvides de llamarme.

2

I forgot to do my homework.

Olvidé hacer mi tarea.

3

Please don't forget to close the door.

Por favor, no olvides cerrar la puerta.

4

He forgot to buy milk.

Él olvidó comprar leche.

1

I'll never forget meeting the president.

Nunca olvidaré conocer al presidente.

2

Did you forget to bring your passport?

¿Olvidaste traer tu pasaporte?

3

She forgot to send the email yesterday.

Ella olvidó enviar el correo ayer.

4

I forgot seeing that movie before.

Olvidé haber visto esa película antes.

1

I forgot to lock the car, so I had to go back.

Olvidé cerrar el coche, así que tuve que volver.

2

I completely forgot meeting him at the party last year.

Olvidé por completo haberlo conocido en la fiesta el año pasado.

3

Don't forget to check the weather before you leave.

No olvides revisar el clima antes de irte.

4

He forgot taking his medicine this morning.

Él olvidó que se tomó su medicina esta mañana.

1

I forgot to mention that the office will be closed on Friday.

Olvidé mencionar que la oficina estará cerrada el viernes.

2

I'll never forget walking across the stage at graduation.

Nunca olvidaré caminar por el escenario en la graduación.

3

Have you forgotten to sign the contract?

¿Has olvidado firmar el contrato?

4

She forgot telling me the secret, so she told me again.

Ella olvidó que me había contado el secreto, así que me lo contó de nuevo.

1

I forgot to include the citations in the first draft.

Olvidé incluir las citas en el primer borrador.

2

One never forgets being treated with such kindness.

Uno nunca olvida ser tratado con tanta amabilidad.

3

He had forgotten to set the alarm, which resulted in a chaotic morning.

Había olvidado poner la alarma, lo que resultó en una mañana caótica.

4

I forgot having promised to help him move house.

Olvidé haber prometido ayudarlo a mudarse.

1

The witness forgot to disclose his financial interest in the company.

El testigo olvidó revelar su interés financiero en la empresa.

2

I shall never forget standing atop the Himalayas, breathless and humbled.

Nunca olvidaré estar de pie en la cima del Himalaya, sin aliento y humilde.

3

To forget to act is one thing; to forget having acted is quite another.

Olvidar actuar es una cosa; olvidar haber actuado es otra muy distinta.

4

She forgot being reprimanded as a child for her curiosity.

Ella olvidó haber sido reprendida de niña por su curiosidad.

Facile à confondre

Forgot to do vs. Forgot doing vs Remember to vs Remember doing

Learners mix up the task/memory distinction just like with 'forget'.

Forgot to do vs. Forgot doing vs Stop to vs Stop doing

This rule is different. 'Stop to' means you stop one action to start another. 'Stop doing' means you end an action.

Forgot to do vs. Forgot doing vs Regret to vs Regret doing

Regret to is for giving bad news; Regret doing is for feeling sorry about the past.

Erreurs courantes

I forgot call him.

I forgot to call him.

You must use 'to' before the verb.

Don't forget buy milk.

Don't forget to buy milk.

Imperatives with forget need 'to'.

I forgot my keys at home.

I left my keys at home.

Use 'leave' for locations, 'forget' for the action of not bringing.

I forgot to meeting him.

I forgot meeting him.

Don't mix 'to' and '-ing'.

I forgot to meeting her last year.

I forgot meeting her last year.

For past memories, use the gerund.

I'll never forget to see the ocean.

I'll never forget seeing the ocean.

If you saw it, use '-ing'.

Did you forget to locking the door?

Did you forget to lock the door?

Questions about tasks use 'to + base'.

I forgot sending the email, so I sent it again.

I forgot to send the email, so I sent it now.

If you sent it again, you didn't forget 'sending' it (the memory), you forgot 'to send' it (the task).

She forgot to having been there.

She forgot having been there.

The perfect gerund doesn't need 'to'.

I forgot to tell you that I already told you.

I forgot telling you that.

Use the gerund to avoid redundancy when discussing the act of speaking.

He forgot to be told.

He forgot being told.

If he was told but doesn't remember, use the passive gerund.

I forgot to mention to have seen him.

I forgot to mention seeing him.

Nested gerunds/infinitives need careful handling.

I forgot to do it yesterday (when I actually did it).

I forgot doing it yesterday.

Misrepresenting the state of the task.

Structures de phrases

I forgot to ___ because ___.

I'll never forget ___ing ___.

Did you forget to ___ or did you just forget ___ing it?

Having forgotten to ___, I had to ___.

Real World Usage

Texting a friend very common

Sorry, I forgot to reply!

Job Interview occasional

I'll never forget leading my first team project.

Customer Support common

Did you forget to include your order number?

Social Media Caption very common

Never forget chasing sunsets in Bali.

Doctor's Appointment occasional

I forgot taking the pill this morning, so I took another one.

Travel / Airport common

Don't forget to check your gate number.

💡

Intention vs. Souvenir

Pense à « forgot to do » pour les choses sur ta liste de tâches qui n'ont jamais été faites, comme :
I forgot to call her
. Utilise « forgot doing » pour les expériences passées dont tu ne te souviens plus, par exemple :
I forgot meeting him last year
.
⚠️

Les conséquences sont différentes

Mal utiliser ces formes peut créer de la confusion ! Si tu dis
I forgot sending the report
alors que tu voulais dire
I forgot to send the report
, ton patron croira que c'est envoyé alors que ce n'est pas le cas.
🎯

Lien avec 'Remember'

Les règles pour « forget » sont souvent inversées pour « remember ». Si tu dis
I remember to do something
, tu vas faire l'action. Si tu dis
I remember doing something
, tu te souviens de l'événement passé.
🌍

Excuses et Responsabilité

Dans un cadre pro,
I forgot to do X
est un aveu d'oubli et implique que tu vas corriger.
I forgot doing X
peut sonner moins responsable, sauf si tu ajoutes un contexte précis. Par exemple,
I forgot saying that, but it sounds like me!
.
💡

Concentration sur le 'To'

Le « to » dans « to + verb » indique littéralement une action à venir, non encore réalisée. C'est un repère visuel pratique pour les intentions non accomplies !
I forgot to pack my bag.

Smart Tips

Always use 'to'. You are apologizing for a task you didn't do.

I forgot sending the file. I forgot to send the file.

Use 'never forget' + '-ing'. It sounds much more natural than 'I will always remember'.

I will always remember our wedding. I'll never forget getting married to you.

Use the gerund in a question to ask about the memory itself.

Did you forget to lock the door? (Asking if they missed the task) Do you forget locking the door? (Asking if they have no memory of doing it)

Use 'neglected to' instead of 'forgot to' to sound more professional and precise.

I forgot to include the attachment. I neglected to include the attachment.

Prononciation

/fərˈɡɒt tə/

Reduction of 'to'

In 'forget to', the 'to' is often reduced to a schwa /tə/.

/fərˈɡɒtɪŋ/

Linking 'forget' and '-ing'

When using the gerund, the final 't' of 'forget' or 'forgot' often links to the vowel of the next word.

Emphasis on 'never'

I will NEVER forget meeting her.

Conveys strong emotional significance.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

To is for 'To-Do'; Ing is for 'In the past'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a 'To-Do' list with an empty checkbox for 'Forget to'. Imagine a photo album for 'Forget doing'.

Rhyme

If there's a task you didn't do, use the word that starts with TO. If it's a memory from the spring, use the word that ends in ING.

Story

John had a busy day. He forgot TO buy a ring (so he had no gift). Later, he forgot BUYING the ring (he found it in his pocket and was surprised).

Word Web

TaskMemoryInfinitiveGerundRecallNeglectOmission

Défi

Write down three things you forgot to do yesterday, and one amazing thing you will never forget doing in your life.

Notes culturelles

British speakers often use 'forgotten' as the past participle, but in casual speech, 'forgot' is sometimes heard. 'I've forgot to do it' is common in some dialects but considered non-standard.

American English strictly uses 'forgotten' as the past participle. 'I've forgotten to...' is the standard way to express a recent missed task.

In corporate settings, saying 'I forgot to...' is seen as taking responsibility. Saying 'I forgot doing...' can sound like you are disorganized or have a poor memory for your own actions.

The word 'forget' comes from Old English 'forgytan', meaning 'to lose grip on' or 'to let go'.

Amorces de conversation

What is one thing you always forget to do in the morning?

Tell me about a trip you will never forget taking.

Have you ever forgotten to bring something important to an exam or interview?

Do you ever forget doing something, like locking the door, and have to check twice?

Sujets d'écriture

Write about a time you forgot to do something important. What were the consequences?
Describe a childhood memory that you will never forget. Use vivid sensory details.
Compare the feeling of forgetting to do a task versus forgetting that you already did it.
Discuss the impact of technology on our memory. Do we forget to do things more often now?

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

Correct


Incorrect

Correct


Incorrect

Correct


Incorrect

Correct

Test Yourself

Choisis la forme correcte

Don't ___ your umbrella, it's going to rain later.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: forget to take
On te rappelle une action future à accomplir : prendre le parapluie.
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I forgot to meet him for lunch, so he ate alone.
La conséquence (« he ate alone ») montre clairement que le rendez-vous n'a pas eu lieu. Donc, « forgot to meet » (intention non réalisée) est la forme correcte.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She completely forgot to watch that movie, even though she saw it last week.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She completely forgot watching that movie, even though she saw it last week.
La phrase dit « she saw it last week », ce qui signifie que l'action de regarder le film *a* eu lieu. L'erreur est d'utiliser « forgot to watch » alors que le souvenir d'un événement passé (« forgot watching ») est nécessaire.
Traduis la phrase en anglais Traduction

Translate into English: 'Olvidé cerrar la puerta con llave.'

Answer starts with: ["I...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I forgot to lock the door."]
La phrase espagnole implique que l'action de fermer la porte n'a pas été effectuée, d'où l'utilisation de « forgot to lock » pour l'intention non réalisée.

Score: /4

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

I forgot ___ (buy) a gift for the party, so I had to stop at the store.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to buy
The person missed the task of buying a gift, so the infinitive 'to buy' is required.
Choose the sentence that means the action actually happened. Choix multiple

Which sentence implies the person has a memory of the event?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I forgot meeting him.
The gerund 'meeting' indicates a past experience that the person no longer remembers.
Correct the error in the following sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I'll never forget to see the Eiffel Tower for the first time.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'll never forget seeing
Vivid life memories use the gerund form.
Rewrite the sentence using 'forget'. Sentence Transformation

I didn't remember to lock the door.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I forgot to lock the door.
Not remembering to do a task is the same as forgetting to do it.
Is the following statement true or false? True False Rule

'I forgot to pay the bill' means the bill is still unpaid.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: True
'Forget to' means the action was not completed.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Why are you late? B: Sorry, I forgot ___ (set) my alarm.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to set
Setting the alarm was a task that was missed.
Which form matches 'A memory of the past'? Grammar Sorting

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Forget + doing
The gerund is used for recollections.
Match the sentence to its meaning. Match Pairs

1. I forgot to call. 2. I forgot calling.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-No call made, 2-Call made but forgotten
This highlights the core distinction between the two forms.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choisis la forme correcte Texte trous

Don't ___ your umbrella, it's going to rain later.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: forget to take
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He forgot to turn off the lights, and now the room is dark.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

I must have forgotten to download that game because I just found it in my downloads folder.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I must have forgotten downloading that game because I just found it in my downloads folder.
Traduis la phrase en anglais Traduction

Translate into English: 'Olvidé enviar el correo electrónico.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I forgot to send the email.","I forgot to send the e-mail."]
Mets les mots dans l'ordre Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He forgot telling me about the party.
Associe chaque phrase à sa signification Match Pairs

Match the phrases with the correct meaning:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Choisis la forme correcte Texte trous

I always ___ my phone at home, it's so frustrating!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: forget to take
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She completely forgot seeing that movie, so she watched it again.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

I'm so sorry, I totally forgot taking out the trash today.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm so sorry, I totally forgot to take out the trash today.
Traduis la phrase en anglais Traduction

Translate into English: '¿Olvidaste apagar las luces?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Did you forget to turn off the lights?"]
Mets les mots dans l'ordre Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He forgot admitting his mistake.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

I can't believe I forgot to visit London last summer, even though I have photos!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I can't believe I forgot visiting London last summer, even though I have photos!

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FAQ (8)

Yes, 'forget about' is usually followed by a noun or a gerund. 'I forgot about the meeting' or 'I forgot about calling him.' It often means you stopped thinking about it.

It is less common than 'forgot to'. Most people use it with 'never' for big memories. In other cases, they might say 'I don't remember doing that' instead.

'Forgot' is for a specific time in the past. 'Have forgotten' is used when the forgetting still affects the present (e.g., 'I've forgotten my password').

This is very rare and usually grammatically incorrect. Stick to 'I forgot doing' for past actions.

Yes! 'Remember to do' is for tasks, and 'Remember doing' is for memories. They are perfect mirrors of each other.

For tasks: 'I didn't forget to...'. For memories: 'I'll never forget...ing'.

'Forgot' is the past tense. 'Forgotten' is the past participle used with 'have' or in the passive voice.

This is common in casual speech, but technically you should use 'left' when you mention a place. 'I left my keys at home' is better.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Olvidar + infinitivo / Olvidar que...

Spanish lacks a direct gerund equivalent for memories.

French high

Oublier de + infinitif / Oublier d'avoir + participe passé

French uses the infinitive for both, just in different tenses.

German moderate

Vergessen zu + Infinitiv / Vergessen, dass...

German does not use the gerund (-ing) form at all.

Japanese high

〜するのを忘れる / 〜したのを忘れる

Japanese changes the tense of the internal verb (present vs past).

Arabic moderate

Nasiya an + subjunctive / Nasiya annahu + past

Arabic uses clause structures rather than simple verb endings.

Chinese low

忘记 (Wàngjì) + Verb

Chinese relies on aspect markers rather than infinitive/gerund distinctions.

Learning Path

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