Les prépositions indiquent la position d’une chose par rapport à une autre chose.
Les plus courants : opposite, before, after, up, down, outside, inside, underneath, into, toward, straight, against, around, along, near, close to.
Usually particular adjectives and participles require particular prepositions.
Examples : | |
at | I’m good at chess. |
for | Are you ready for the party? |
in | I’m interested in sports. |
on | I’m keen on golf. |
of | She’s afraid of the dark. |
to | Due to the traffic, I’m late. |
with | We are pleased with our results. |
Verbs can also be followed by prepositions.
Examples : | |
at | Look at the baby. |
for | I’m waiting for the bus. |
in | Do you believe in aliens? |
on | It depend on your behavior. |
of | Beware of the dog. |
to | I refer to the manual. |
with | I were charged with testing the app. |