Can you use gerund to replace infinitives in j'aime/j'adore sentences?

Sisbro L.A1Kwiziq community member

Can you use gerund to replace infinitives in j'aime/j'adore sentences?

Eg. Can you say J'aime mangeant instead of J'aime manger

Asked 11 months ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Sisbro, 

The answer is no,  not in French.

J'adore manger = I love eating 

J'adore raconter des blagues = I love telling jokes

J'aime partir en vacances I love going on holiday

Bonne Continuation !

Can you use gerund to replace infinitives in j'aime/j'adore sentences?

Eg. Can you say J'aime mangeant instead of J'aime manger

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