how do we change a sentence in past tense to gerondif?

theresa b.A1Kwiziq community member

Asked 7 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Elle est partie en prenant sa voiture is indeed correct!

Like07 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I am not sure I understand your question. Can you post an example of what you're struggling with?

-- Chris.

Like07 years ago

theresa b.A1Kwiziq community member

Elle est partie, elle a pris sa voiture.

Like07 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Elle est partie en prisant sa voiture.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Like07 years ago

G. R.B2Kwiziq community member

I think you mean - en prenant - n'est-ce pas?

Like07 years ago

steven l.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Yes Geree I think you're right. The participe present of "prendre" is prenant

Like07 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Oh, yes, of course! Silly me!

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Like07 years ago

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