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B2

Les propositions participiales

Having finished…, Built in 1900…, Not knowing what to do…

StructureSensExemple
-ingsimultanéité, causeFeeling tired, I went to bed.
having + p.p.antérioritéHaving finished his work, he went out.
participe passésens passifBuilt in 1900, the house needs repairs.
not + -ingcause négativeNot knowing the way, we got lost.

Test yourself

  1. Réécris : After he had read the letter, he cried. (Having…)
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    Having read the letter, he cried.
  2. Traduis : « En travaillant plus, tu gagneras plus. »
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    By working more, you'll earn more.
  3. Réécris : The book, which was written in 1850, is a classic.
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    Written in 1850, the book is a classic.
  4. Traduis : « Ne sachant pas quoi dire, il est parti. »
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    Not knowing what to say, he left.