In French, the infinitive is the base form of a verb, equivalent to the English "to do" (to speak, to eat, to go). French infinitives always end in one of three endings: -er, -ir, or -re.
Infinitives can function as nouns, and they are used after modal verbs like pouvoir (can), vouloir (want), or devoir (must), and after prepositions like à or de. Learning the infinitive form of verbs is the first step to French verb conjugation.
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French infinitive, including its uses, structures, and examples across tenses and moods.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
