Verbs + Prepositions

Many verbs are followed by à when introducing an indirect object, an infinitive, or a thing/person. Verbs like penser, réussir and commencer commonly take à in these senses.

Verbs followed by de often introduce an infinitive or noun complement, and de signals the relation between the verb and the next element. Verbs like décider, essayer and arrêter typically take de.

The preposition en is used with certain verbs to introduce a complement, often relating to a thing or an activity. Verbs like se souvenir, rêver and tarder can be followed by en in some idiomatic expressions.

The preposition pour signals purpose, beneficiary, or cause after some verbs. Verbs like compter, travailler, and s'engager can be followed by pour when indicating intention or recipient.

Some verbs take sur to introduce a complement when the meaning involves reliance, focus, or physical location. Verbs like compter, parier, and compter can be followed by sur in these senses.

The preposition chez indicates location related to a person or business after certain verbs. Verbs like aller, venir and passer commonly take chez when referring to visiting someone's home or place.

Verbs followed by pour plus an infinitive express purpose or intention. This construction highlights why an action is done. Verbs like partir, arriver and venir often use pour in this way.

Learning which preposition a verb requires helps you produce natural French and avoid literal mistakes. Pay attention to whether a verb takes à, de, pour, sur, en or chez in typical examples, and practice with common sentences.