verbe

Definitions of verbe
  1. noun
    the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
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    types:
    participe
    a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses
    participe présent
    a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding -ing
    participe passé
    a participle that expresses completed action
  2. noun
    a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence
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    types:
    copule
    an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
    type of:
    mot sens
    a word to which an independent meaning can be assigned
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