Verbes anglais suivis du Gérondif (-ing)
natural en anglais.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Certain English verbs must be followed by an '-ing' form (the gerund) rather than an infinitive to sound natural.
- Use -ing after verbs of preference like 'enjoy' or 'dislike' (e.g., I enjoy swimming).
- Use -ing after verbs of completion or avoidance like 'finish' or 'avoid' (e.g., She finished eating).
- Always use -ing after a preposition, even if it follows a verb (e.g., I'm thinking about going).
Overview
I love traveling mais pas I enjoy to travel ? On dirait que l'anglais essaie juste d'être difficile. Tu apprends d'abord l'infinitif to travel.-ing qui agit comme un nom. C'est un tout petit détail qui fait une énorme différence. Utiliser le mauvais est un signe classique que tu es encore en train d'apprendre.to ou un gérondif avec -ing.-ing. Vois ça comme une liste VIP.-ing. Pas d'exceptions. Ça arrive le plus souvent avec les verbes qui parlent de ce qu'on aime, ce qu'on n'aime pas, des habitudes ou de finir des choses.I will finish eating soon. Le eating reste un gérondif parce que finish l'exige. C'est une de ces choses que tu dois juste mémoriser, mais il y a des modèles pour t'aider.How This Grammar Works
to + verb. D'autres aimants, comme ceux qu'on étudie, attirent la forme en -ing.enjoy, avoid, ou consider, ton cerveau devrait automatiquement déclencher la terminaison en -ing pour le mot suivant. Ce n'est pas un choix. Tu ne peux pas juste choisir celui qui sonne le plus joli ce jour-là.I miss hanging out with friends, hanging out est la chose qui te manque. Il fonctionne comme un nom.I miss my friends. C'est pour ça que le gérondif est si puissant. Il te permet de transformer n'importe quelle action en une chose.I enjoyed dancing, I enjoy dancing, et I will enjoy dancing gardent tous le gérondif. Le -ing est fidèle au premier verbe, pas à la chronologie. C'est comme un meilleur ami qui ne te quitte jamais, peu importe où tu vas.Formation Pattern
-ing.
He (Sujet) + avoided (Verbe Principal au Passé) + answering (Gérondif) + my text.
They (Sujet) + keep (Verbe Principal au Présent) + posting (Gérondif) + boring stories.
not avant le gérondif.
not + [Verb + -ing].
I consider not going to the party.
When To Use It
I enjoy gaming on weekends. Utilise-le quand tu es productif. I finally finished writing that essay.I recommend trying the new sushi place. C'est aussi très courant dans les contextes de réseaux sociaux.Keep dreaming ou Stop scrolling. On l'utilise aussi pour parler de choses qu'on veut éviter ou arrêter. I need to quit checking my phone every five minutes.We should postpone meeting until Friday. Même dans les entretiens d'embauche, tu l'utiliseras pour décrire tes compétences.I enjoy working in a team. C'est une de ces règles qui est partout une fois que tu commences à la chercher. C'est comme quand tu achètes une nouvelle voiture et que soudain tu vois cette même voiture partout sur la route.Common Mistakes
to au lieu de -ing.- ✗
I enjoy to watch Netflix. - ✓
I enjoy watching Netflix.
to parce que c'est le réglage par défaut pour beaucoup de langues. Tu dois combattre cette envie. Une autre erreur est d'oublier de doubler la consonne en ajoutant -ing.- ✗
I suggest stoping. - ✓
I suggest stopping.
Do you mind...? demande la permission ou vérifie s'il y a une gêne. Si tu dis Yes, ça veut dire Yes, I am annoyed (Oui, ça m'ennuie). Si tu veux dire 'pas de problème', tu dis No, I don't mind. C'est un peu un piège logique. Enfin, n'utilise pas -ing après des verbes qui ne prennent *que* l'infinitif, comme decide ou hope. I hope seeing you est faux. Ça doit être I hope to see you. C'est un peu comme trier le linge : ne mélange pas tes gérondifs avec tes infinitifs sinon ça va devenir le désordre.Contrast With Similar Patterns
like, love, hate et prefer ne changent généralement pas beaucoup de sens. I love swimming et I love to swim sont fondamentalement la même chose. Cependant, certains verbes changent complètement de sens !stop.I stopped smokingsignifie que tu as arrêté l'habitude. Tu ne le fais plus.I stopped to smokesignifie que tu marchais, tu t'es arrêté de bouger, et ensuite tu as commencé à fumer.
remember.I remember locking the doorsignifie que tu as le souvenir de l'avoir fait dans le passé.I remember to lock the doorsignifie que tu n'oublies pas de le faire tous les jours.
Quick FAQ
How many verbs are followed by gerunds?
Il y en a des dizaines, mais pour le niveau B1, tu n'as besoin de connaître qu'environ 15-20 verbes courants comme enjoy, finish, avoid et suggest. Concentre-toi d'abord sur ceux que tu utilises vraiment dans la vraie vie.
Is it always a noun?
Oui, au sens grammatical. Le gérondif agit comme la 'chose' que tu fais, que tu aimes ou que tu évites. C'est une action déguisée en objet.
Can I use enjoy to if I'm being formal?
Non ! L'anglais se fiche de savoir à quel point tu essaies d'être chic. Enjoy prend toujours un gérondif. Même le roi d'Angleterre doit dire I enjoy gardening, pas I enjoy to garden.
What about phrasal verbs?
Excellente question ! La plupart des verbes à particule comme give up, put off ou keep on sont suivis de gérondifs. Exemple : I gave up trying to understand his TikToks.
Is going to a gerund?
Non, c'est une structure du futur. Dans I am going to eat, to eat est un infinitif. Ne laisse pas le -ing de going t'embrouiller ! C'est une règle complètement différente.
Spelling Rules for the Gerund (-ing)
| Rule Type | Base Verb | Gerund Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Standard
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work
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working
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Just add -ing
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Ends in -e
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dance
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dancing
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Drop the 'e'
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CVC (1 syllable)
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run
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running
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Double the consonant
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Ends in -ie
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lie
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lying
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Change 'ie' to 'y'
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Ends in -y
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play
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playing
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Keep the 'y'
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CVC (2 syllables, stressed)
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begin
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beginning
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Double the consonant
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Meanings
A gerund is the '-ing' form of a verb that functions as a noun. Certain 'trigger' verbs require the following action to be in this gerund form.
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Used to describe activities you find pleasurable or unpleasant.
“I love hiking in the mountains.”
“He dislikes waiting in long lines.”
Completion and Continuity
Used to describe the status of an ongoing or finished action.
“Have you finished cleaning your room?”
“Please keep working on the report.”
Suggestions and Possibilities
Used when proposing an idea or imagining a scenario.
“I suggest taking the train.”
“Can you imagine living on Mars?”
Reference Table
| Verbe | Exemple | Indice de sens |
|---|---|---|
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enjoy
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I enjoy `playing` tennis.
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Prendre du plaisir à une activité.
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finish
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Have you finished `eating`?
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Terminer une action.
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avoid
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She avoids `driving` in heavy traffic.
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Se tenir à l'écart de quelque chose.
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suggest
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He suggested `going` to the cinema.
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Proposer une idée.
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mind
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Do you mind `opening` the window?
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S'opposer à quelque chose ; requête polie.
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keep (on)
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Keep `practicing` your English!
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Continuer une action.
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consider
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I'm considering `moving` to a new city.
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Réfléchir attentivement à quelque chose.
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imagine
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Can you imagine `winning` the lottery?
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Se faire une image mentale.
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admit
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He admitted `cheating` on the exam.
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Confesser quelque chose.
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Spectre de formalité
I suggest convening the committee tomorrow. (Workplace)
I suggest having the meeting tomorrow. (Workplace)
How about meeting tomorrow? (Workplace)
Let's link up tomorrow. (Workplace)
Verbes suivis de gérondifs : Le club du 'Toujours -ING'
Verbes courants
- Enjoy I enjoy `reading`.
- Finish She finished `studying`.
- Avoid He avoids `driving`.
- Suggest They suggested `going`.
Utilisations clés
- Préférences I `love hiking`.
- Action terminée Have you `finished eating`?
- Requête polie Do you `mind opening`?
Formation
- Base du verbe + -ing Read + ing -> `reading`
- Supprimer 'e' Make + ing -> `making`
- Doubler la consonne Swim + ing -> `swimming`
Gérondif vs. Infinitif : Le choix du verbe
Choisir Gérondif ou Infinitif : Un guide rapide
Quel verbe précède le blanc ?
Si sur la liste 'Seulement Gérondif' :
Et s'il n'est sur aucune liste, ou s'il peut prendre les deux ?
Utilisations du gérondif : Où tu les trouveras
Activités quotidiennes
- • enjoy `reading`
- • finish `working`
- • keep `practicing`
Interactions sociales
- • suggest `meeting`
- • avoid `arguing`
- • mind `helping`
Planification future
- • consider `moving`
- • imagine `traveling`
- • delay `deciding`
Sentiments personnels
- • love `dancing`
- • dislike `waiting`
- • regret `telling`
Exemples par niveau
I like swimming.
She loves dancing.
We hate waiting.
Do you like cooking?
I finished reading the book.
He started running every morning.
They stopped playing football.
I am good at singing.
I suggest taking a taxi.
Would you mind closing the door?
She avoided answering my question.
We are considering buying a new car.
He admitted stealing the watch.
I don't risk driving in the snow.
They postponed having the meeting.
I appreciate you helping us.
I resent being treated like a child.
She recollected seeing him at the station.
He shirked doing his share of the work.
I anticipate having finished by noon.
The situation warrants further investigating.
I can't help but wonder if it's worth it.
His constant complaining is quite tiresome.
There is no point in arguing with him.
Facile à confondre
Learners often use them interchangeably, but they mean opposite things.
In many cases, they are the same, but 'like + gerund' emphasizes the enjoyment, while 'like + infinitive' emphasizes a habit or choice.
Learners try to say 'I suggest you to go'.
Erreurs courantes
I like to swimming.
I like swimming.
He love play football.
He loves playing football.
I like read.
I like reading.
She no like cooking.
She doesn't like cooking.
I finish to eat.
I finished eating.
Stop to talk!
Stop talking!
I am good at dance.
I am good at dancing.
He start to running.
He started running.
I suggest to go to the park.
I suggest going to the park.
Do you mind to wait?
Do you mind waiting?
I avoid to see him.
I avoid seeing him.
I'm considering to buy a car.
I'm considering buying a car.
I suggest him going.
I suggest his going. (or) I suggest that he goes.
He denied to have seen it.
He denied having seen it.
I resent you to say that.
I resent your saying that.
It's no use to cry.
It's no use crying.
Structures de phrases
I enjoy ___ in my free time.
Would you mind ___ for me?
I've finished ___ the report.
He avoided ___ to the party.
Real World Usage
I'm considering going out tonight, you in?
I really enjoy solving complex problems.
I've finished ordering, do you want anything else?
I suggest taking the shuttle from the airport.
Keep chasing your dreams! ✨
You should avoid lifting heavy objects for a week.
Crée une liste mentale
I enjoy watching movies.Ne confonds pas 'To' !
to run) ou d'une phrase prépositionnelle (look forward to running). Si c'est une préposition, utilise le gérondif ! I look forward to meeting you.Pratique avec ta journée
I finished eating breakfast. I avoid checking social media while working. C'est comme ça que ça reste !Parle plus naturellement
She keeps practicing her English.Smart Tips
Always use the -ing form immediately after.
Imagine the word 'to' is forbidden. Use -ing instead.
Use 'Would you mind' + -ing.
Use 'go' + -ing for activities that involve moving to a place.
Prononciation
The 'ng' sound
The 'g' in -ing is usually silent or very soft. Focus on the nasal 'n' sound.
Linking
When a verb ends in a vowel and the gerund starts with a vowel, they link smoothly. (e.g., 'enjoy eating' sounds like 'enjoy-yeating')
Polite Requests
Would you mind HELPing? ↗
Rising intonation at the end makes it more polite.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Remember the 'FEAM' verbs: Finish, Enjoy, Avoid, Mind. These four are the most common B1 gerund triggers.
Association visuelle
Imagine a 'STOP' sign. If you stop *doing* something (gerund), you hit the brakes on the action. If you stop *to do* something (infinitive), you are stopping your car to get out and do a task.
Rhyme
When you finish your tea, and you're happy as can be, use -ing with enjoy, for every girl and boy.
Story
I was **considering** going to the beach. I **suggested** taking the bus, but my friend **disliked** waiting. We **finished** arguing and decided to walk.
Word Web
Défi
Write down 5 things you enjoy doing and 3 things you avoid doing using the gerund form.
Notes culturelles
The verb 'fancy' (meaning 'to like' or 'to want') is very common in the UK and is always followed by a gerund.
Americans often use 'like' with an infinitive ('I like to swim') more frequently than the British, who prefer the gerund ('I like swimming'). Both are correct.
Using 'I suggest...' followed by a gerund is a standard way to give soft, polite advice in international business meetings.
The English gerund comes from the Old English suffix -ung or -ing, which was used to form nouns from verbs.
Amorces de conversation
What do you enjoy doing on a rainy Sunday?
Is there any chore you really dislike doing?
Would you mind telling me about your favorite travel memory?
Have you ever considered moving to a different country?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
My sister suggested ___ a picnic this weekend.
Find and fix the mistake:
He finished to write his report just before the deadline.
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesI enjoy ___ (listen) to music while I work.
She avoided ___ him at the party.
Find and fix the mistake:
I suggest to take the bus.
Can you please open the window?
The verb 'finish' can be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
A: Are you still working? B: No, I've just finished ___.
Pick the gerund-trigger verb.
Match: 1. Quit, 2. Suggest, 3. Enjoy
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesDo you mind ___ your music down a bit?
They keep to talk during the lecture.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Ella considera mudarse a España.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match each verb with its corresponding gerund:
I stopped ___ coffee last month to improve my sleep.
They admitted to break the window during their game.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Recomiendo probar el postre.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the verbs with their gerund forms:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
It depends on the main verb. Some verbs like `enjoy` just naturally take the gerund because it treats the action as a noun/concept.
Yes, `like` is one of the few verbs that can take both with almost no change in meaning.
Group them! Likes/Dislikes (enjoy, hate), Completion (finish, quit), and Mental (imagine, suggest).
Saying `I suggest to...`. Always use `I suggest -ing`.
Yes, with verbs like `stop` and `remember`. `Stop smoking` means you quit; `stop to smoke` means you paused to have a cigarette.
Most phrasal verbs (give up, put off, keep on) are followed by the gerund.
Yes, when 'to' is a preposition, like in `I look forward to meeting you`.
It is both! It is a standard part of English grammar used in all registers.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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Improving
Strong
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In Other Languages
Infinitive
English requires the -ing form after 'like', while Spanish uses the base verb.
Infinitive
French often uses a preposition like 'de' before the infinitive, which English doesn't do with gerunds.
Nominalized Infinitive
German doesn't have a specific -ing form for this; it just uses the capitalized infinitive.
Verb + koto/no
Japanese uses a separate particle to nominalize, whereas English changes the verb ending.
Masdar
The Masdar is a distinct noun form, not just the verb with a suffix.
Verb (no change)
There is no morphological marker like -ing in Chinese.
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