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gerunds

/ˈdʒɛrəndz/

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noun

Gérondif

(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)

Examples :

"Understanding gerunds is important for mastering English grammar. "

Comprendre les gérondifs est important pour maîtriser la grammaire anglaise.

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noun

Gérondif

(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

Examples :

"Studying gerunds in Russian grammar helps understand how actions become adverbs, describing how something is done. "

Étudier les gérondifs en grammaire russe aide à comprendre comment les actions deviennent des adverbes, décrivant comment quelque chose est fait.

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