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infinitive

/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/

infinitivenoun

infinitives

/ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/

/ɪnˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/

Translations

infinitifTerme de grammaire.

In the sentence "To run is fun", "to run" is an infinitive acting as the subject.

Dans la phrase « To run is fun », « to run » est un infinitif qui fonctionne comme sujet.

Definitions

The basic form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

In the sentence 'To run is fun', 'to run' is an infinitive acting as the subject.

Synonyms

base form

uninflected form

verb form

infinitiveadjective

/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/

Translations

infinitifEn grammaire.

The infinitive form is often introduced by "to".

La forme infinitive est souvent introduite par « to ».

Definitions

Relating to or denoting the basic form of a verb, typically used as a non-finite verb.

In the sentence 'To run is fun,' 'to run' is an infinitive phrase.

Synonyms

bare (as in bare infinitive)