Les verbes introducteurs et leurs constructions
accuse sb of doing, suggest doing / that, persuade sb to, deny doing, blame sb for.
| Construction | Verbes | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| verbe + to + base | agree, offer, promise, refuse, threaten | He refused to help. |
| verbe + qqn + to + base | advise, ask, encourage, persuade, remind, tell, warn | She persuaded me to stay. |
| verbe + -ing | admit, deny, suggest, recommend | He denied stealing the money. |
| verbe + qqn + préposition + -ing | accuse sb of, blame sb for, congratulate sb on, thank sb for | They accused him of lying. |
| verbe + that | explain, insist, suggest, admit, complain | She explained that she was ill. |
Test yourself
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Rapporte : « I didn't take it », he said. (deny)
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He denied taking it. -
Rapporte : « You should see a doctor », she said to me. (advise)
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She advised me to see a doctor. -
Corrige : Can you explain me the problem?
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Can you explain the problem to me? -
Rapporte : « You stole my bike! » (accuse)
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He accused me of stealing his bike.