How to Say ‘To come’ in French
De venir
duh vuh-neer
[duh vuh-neer]
💬 Usage Tip: After many expressions like être content(e), French uses de + infinitive: contente de venir.
🇫🇷 In France: This structure is extremely common in everyday French.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
to, of
A preposition often used before an infinitive verb.
De venir à l'heure aide à bien commencer la journée.
Coming on time helps start the day well.
venir
[vuh-neer]
to come
Infinitive verb meaning “to come.”
De venir tous les jours crée une bonne routine.
Coming every day creates a good routine.
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