Paires d'Actions Quotidiennes (Verbes à Particule)
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a particle to create a new, specific meaning for daily actions.
- Combine a common verb with a particle like 'up', 'on', or 'off' (e.g., 'wake up').
- If the verb has an object pronoun (it, them), put it in the middle (e.g., 'pick it up').
- The meaning is often idiomatic and different from the base verb alone (e.g., 'give up' vs 'give').
Overview
look est le verbe, mais look for signifie « chercher » et look after signifie « s'occuper de ». La particule change radicalement le sens. C'est ce qu'on appelle une unité lexicale idiomatique.Turn on the light ou Turn the light on.Turn it on (et jamais Turn on it). C'est une règle d'or.look forward to, qui sont toujours inséparables. En français, nous avons des verbes pronominaux (se lever, s'en aller), mais la structure reste fixe. En anglais, cette mobilité est une marque de fluidité.Turn on the radio | Allumer la radioLook after my cat | S'occuper de mon chatRun out of milk | Être à court de laitit ou them, la règle de séparation est stricte pour les verbes séparables. Pick up the phone -> Pick it up. Jamais Pick up it.- 1Situations quotidiennes : Au lieu de dire « I am relaxing », dis « I am chilling out ». C'est beaucoup plus naturel.
- 2Au travail : Si tu dois organiser une réunion, dis « We need to set up a meeting ». C'est le standard professionnel.
- 3Relations sociales : Pour dire que tu t'entends bien avec quelqu'un, utilise « I get along with him ».
postpone à put off pour rester formel.- 1L'interférence du français (Traduction littérale) : Le français utilise des verbes simples. Un étudiant français va souvent dire « I look for my keys » et oublier le « for » parce qu'en français on dit juste « je cherche ». C'est une erreur classique due à notre langue maternelle où le complément est direct.
- 2La mauvaise place du pronom : Comme expliqué, les Français ont tendance à dire « Pick up it » parce qu'en français, on dit « ramasse-le ». L'ordre des mots anglais est différent : le pronom s'insère entre le verbe et la particule. C'est une gymnastique mentale à acquérir.
- 3Confondre le sens : « Break down » ne signifie pas « casser en bas ». Beaucoup d'élèves essaient de deviner le sens par la particule. Il faut accepter que le « phrasal verb » est un nouveau mot à part entière. Il faut les apprendre par cœur, comme des blocs de construction.
I look for a jobGive it backGive up (au lieu de abandon)- 1Comment savoir si un verbe est séparable ou non ?
- 1Puis-je les utiliser à l'écrit ?
- 1Est-ce que tous les verbes ont une version « phrasal » ?
- 1Pourquoi est-ce si difficile pour nous ?
look + for est un mot unique, tout devient plus simple.Conjugating Phrasal Verbs (Example: 'Wake up')
| Tense | Subject | Verb Form | Particle | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Present Simple
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I / You / We
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wake
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up
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I wake up early.
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Present Simple
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He / She / It
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wakes
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up
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She wakes up early.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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woke
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up
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They woke up late.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am waking
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up
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I am waking up now.
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Present Perfect
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He / She
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has woken
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up
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He has just woken up.
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Future (will)
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All subjects
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will wake
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up
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We will wake up at six.
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Contractions with Phrasal Verbs
| Full Form | Contraction | Context |
|---|---|---|
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I am waking up
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I'm waking up
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Informal speech
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Do not give up
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Don't give up
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Encouragement
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He has turned it off
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He's turned it off
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Daily report
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Meanings
Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions combining a verb and a preposition or adverb to describe routine physical actions or states.
Morning Routine
Actions related to starting the day and preparing oneself.
“I usually wake up before my alarm goes off.”
“It takes me ten minutes to get up after I open my eyes.”
Household Maintenance
Actions involving cleaning, organizing, or managing the home environment.
“Can you help me clean up the kitchen after dinner?”
“Don't forget to take out the trash tonight.”
Technology Interaction
Using electronic devices and appliances.
“Please turn off the lights when you leave the room.”
“I need to log in to my email to check the schedule.”
Reference Table
| Phrasal Verb | Sens | Exemple (Séparable ?) | Contexte |
|---|---|---|---|
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turn on
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Activer (ex: lumière, appareil)
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`Turn on the TV.` / `Turn the TV on.` (Oui)
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Regarder Netflix
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wake up
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Arrêter de dormir
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`I wake up early.` (Non)
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Routine matinale
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look for
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Chercher quelque chose
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`Are you looking for your keys?` (Non)
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Objets perdus
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find out
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Découvrir une information
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`I found out the news.` (Non)
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Potins entre amis
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give up
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Arrêter d'essayer/abandonner
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`Don't give up!` (Non)
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Motiver quelqu'un
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hang out
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Passer du temps tranquillement
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`Let's hang out this weekend.` (Non)
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Socialiser
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pick up
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Récupérer ; apprendre vite
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`Pick up your friend.` / `Pick them up.` (Oui)
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Aéroport, nouvelle compétence
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Spectre de formalité
Please divest yourself of your outer garments. (Entering a home)
Please take off your coat. (Entering a home)
Kick your shoes off. (Entering a home)
Strip off! (Entering a home)
Comprendre les Phrasal Verbs
Types
- Séparable L'objet peut se placer entre le verbe et la particule
- Inséparable L'objet doit venir après la particule
- Intransitif Pas besoin d'objet
Particules Courantes
- up Augmenter, compléter, monter
- down Diminuer, baisser, enregistrer
- on Activer, porter, continuer
- off Désactiver, enlever, partir
- out Révéler, sortir, distribuer
- in Entrer, soumettre, inclure
Utilisation
- Informel Conversations quotidiennes, réseaux sociaux
- Idiomatique Sens souvent non littéral
- Son fluide Aide à paraître plus naturel
Phrasal Verb vs. Verbe + Préposition
Utiliser les Phrasal Verbs : Placement de l'Objet
Est-ce un phrasal verb ?
Prend-il un objet ?
L'objet est-il un pronom (it, him, them) ?
Le phrasal verb est-il séparable ?
Phrasal Verbs Quotidiens que tu vas adorer
Actions Quotidiennes
- • wake up
- • get up
- • put on
- • take off
- • turn on
- • turn off
Socialisation
- • hang out
- • go out
- • get along
- • run into
Résolution de Problèmes
- • figure out
- • find out
- • look for
- • give up
Communication
- • call back
- • speak up
- • talk over
- • write down
Exemples par niveau
I wake up at 8:00.
I wake up at 8:00.
Please sit down.
Please sit down.
Stand up, please.
Stand up, please.
Go away!
Go away!
Turn off the light.
Turn off the light.
Put on your jacket.
Put on your jacket.
Take off your shoes.
Take off your shoes.
Try on these jeans.
Try on these jeans.
I need to look for my keys.
I need to look for my keys.
Can you pick me up at five?
Can you pick me up at five?
Don't give up on your dreams.
Don't give up on your dreams.
Fill out this form, please.
Fill out this form, please.
We need to carry out more research.
We need to carry out more research.
She brought up an interesting point.
She brought up an interesting point.
I can't make out what he's saying.
I can't make out what he's saying.
The deal fell through at the last minute.
The deal fell through at the last minute.
I won't put up with this behavior.
I won't put up with this behavior.
The government is phasing out the old currency.
The government is phasing out the old currency.
He really played up his role in the project.
He really played up his role in the project.
We need to knuckle down and finish this.
We need to knuckle down and finish this.
The evidence doesn't bear out his claims.
The evidence doesn't bear out his claims.
She has a knack for sussing out the truth.
She has a knack for sussing out the truth.
The company was egged on by its competitors.
The company was egged on by its competitors.
He's always harking back to the 'good old days'.
He's always harking back to the 'good old days'.
Facile à confondre
Learners think they are the same because they both happen in the morning.
Many languages use the same word for opening a door and turning on a light.
Both relate to clothes, but one is an action and one is a state.
Erreurs courantes
I wake at 7.
I wake up at 7.
Sit you down.
Sit down.
I get up me.
I get up.
Open the light.
Turn on the light.
Put on it.
Put it on.
I took off my shoes and put on them.
I took off my shoes and put them on.
He turned off the radio and then he turned on it.
He turned off the radio and then he turned it on.
I'm looking my keys for.
I'm looking for my keys.
She looked her baby after.
She looked after her baby.
I need to fill in it.
I need to fill it in.
I can't put up this noise with.
I can't put up with this noise.
Structures de phrases
I usually ___ at [time].
Can you please ___ the ___?
I need to ___ it ___ before I leave.
I'm really looking forward to ___.
Real World Usage
I'm heading out now, see you soon!
I'd like to point out my experience with CRM software.
Check out my new vlog!
What time do we need to check out?
The app says he's dropping off the food now.
Try turning it off and on again.
Apprends en contexte
I picked up some new words from that song.
Les pronoms au milieu !
turn it on, pas turn on it.Visualise l'action
He looked up the definition.
Phrasal verbs = ambiance décontractée
We should hang out soon.
Commence par les plus courants
I need to find out what time the party starts.
Smart Tips
Always place it between the verb and the particle.
Check if the meaning changes when you remove the second word.
Use 'turn' or 'switch' instead of 'open' or 'close'.
Use 'show up' instead of 'arrive'.
Prononciation
Particle Stress
In phrasal verbs, the stress usually falls on the particle, not the verb.
Linking
When a verb ends in a consonant and the particle starts with a vowel, they link together.
Rising on Particle
Did you turn it OFF? ↗️
Asking for confirmation of an action.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
The 'Pronoun Sandwich': The pronoun is the meat, and the verb and particle are the bread. The meat always goes in the middle!
Association visuelle
Imagine a light switch. When you 'Turn ON' the light, you are adding energy (UP/ON). When you 'Turn OFF', you are removing it. Visualize the words physically moving the switch.
Rhyme
If it's a pronoun like 'it' or 'them', put it in the middle, don't wait for a gem!
Story
I woke UP, got UP, and put ON my clothes. I turned ON the radio and cleaned UP my room. Then I headed OUT to work.
Word Web
Défi
Look around your room right now. Perform three actions (e.g., picking up a pen, turning on a lamp, putting on a hat) and say the phrasal verb out loud as you do it.
Notes culturelles
British speakers often use 'fill in' a form, while Americans prefer 'fill out'. Both are understood globally.
Americans frequently use 'figure out' to mean 'solve' or 'understand', whereas some other dialects might use 'work out'.
Australians often use 'reckon' with phrasal verbs, like 'I reckon we should head off' (I think we should leave).
Phrasal verbs are a Germanic feature of English. Old English used prefixes (like German does today), but over time, these prefixes moved after the verb to become independent particles.
Amorces de conversation
What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
Have you ever given up a hobby? Why?
If you could turn off one noise in the world forever, what would it be?
How do you usually clean up after a big party?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
I need to `look ___` my old photos to find that picture.
Find and fix the mistake:
Can you turn on it, please?
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella se quita el abrigo.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
I need to wake ___ at 6 AM tomorrow.
Find and fix the mistake:
I am looking my cat for.
shoes / your / off / take
Match 'Put on' with its definition.
The car ___ on the highway.
If you find my keys, please ___.
The police are ___ the crime.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesDon't `give ___` trying to learn English! You're doing great.
I want to find out about the party.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Nos reunimos después del trabajo.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the phrasal verbs with their definitions:
I'm trying to `figure ___` how to use this new app.
My car broke down on the way to work it.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Tengo que levantarme temprano mañana.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the phrasal verbs with their definitions:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Because they consist of a phrase (two or more words) that acts as a single verb with a single meaning.
You can, but you might sound too formal. For example, saying 'I shall extinguish the cigarette' sounds very strange compared to 'I'll put out the cigarette'.
Unfortunately, you have to learn them individually. However, most phrasal verbs that take an object are separable.
Native speakers will still understand you, but it will sound like a clear grammatical error. It's one of the most obvious 'learner' mistakes.
Yes! These are called 'phrasal-prepositional verbs', like `look forward to` or `get along with`. They are always inseparable.
They are very common in Germanic languages like Dutch and German, but rare in Romance languages like French or Italian.
No, 'go to' is just a verb followed by a preposition of direction. The meaning of 'go' doesn't change.
Group them by particle (all the 'up' verbs) or by topic (all the 'travel' verbs). Using them in context is much better than just reading lists.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Verbos reflexivos o simples
English uses two words; Spanish usually uses one.
Trennbare Verben
In German, the particle often goes to the very end of the clause.
Verbes simples
French lacks the verb+particle structure entirely.
複合動詞 (Fukugō dōshi)
Japanese joins two verbs, while English joins a verb and a preposition/adverb.
Verbs with prepositions
Arabic prepositions are fixed and don't allow the 'pronoun sandwich' structure.
Resultative Verb Compounds
Chinese particles usually indicate the result or direction of the action specifically.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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