Identify and explain the tense used for each verb in the following sentence: Il se dépêche pour éviter d'arriver en retard.

There are three verbs in this sentence: se dépêcher, éviter and arriver. Se dépêcher is conjugated using the present simple tense because the action is currently happening. Eviter et arriver are both in the infinitive form because in French when there are two or more verbs in a sentence only the first one is conjugated, all of the others are in the infinitive form.

AS
Answered by Amélie S. French tutor

2403 Views

See similar French A Level tutors

Related French A Level answers

All answers ▸

How should we translate verbs ending in -ing into French?


When should I use the passé simple?


When is it suitable to use the 'imparfait de l'indicatif' tense?


C'est quoi la différence entre la préposition 'y' et 'en'


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning