Learning English has many advantages, not only in the workplace, but also in everyday life. Travel, cultural exchanges and international films all require a minimum command of Shakespeare's language if they are to be fully appreciated. Over the decades, English has become an indispensable means of communication. Here's a list of the 10 most commonly used verbs in English-speaking countries.
"To be" and "to have": auxiliaries
"To be" and "to have" are the auxiliaries of the English language. As in the French language, they are used on their own, but are also widely used in the conjugation of other verbs. They are by nature the most frequently used verbs in Shakespeare's language, and top the list of terms to learn in an English language course.
"To do: the verb to do
After the auxiliaries, the verb "to do" is the most widely used in the English language. In addition to its primary use, as in the sentence "I do homeworks", this word is also used to formulate interrogative or negative sentences. For example, it's used in a question: "Where do you live?" or a negative: "I don't know the answer. (I don't know the answer). "To do" isone of the many phrasal verbs in English. The particles placed after it give a new meaning to the word: "to do out" (clean up), "to do up" (finalize)...
"To say: the verb dire
"To say" is one ofthe English verbs that translates as "to say". It should not be confused with "to tell", which also means the same thing, but has a different usage. To say" is generally used when the verb does not refer to the speaker. Quality English language training and regular practice are the two most effective ways of distinguishing between the two verbs.
"To get": to obtain, to receive and other meanings
"To get" basically means to obtain, but in use, its meaning expands depending on the sentence in which it's used. "I'll get 200 euros from my friend" is the most common use. The verb is also used to indicate a change. "I'm getting old" means: I'm getting old. It's also used to refer to a place of origin or destination. "I need to get to Paris this afternoon" expresses a desire to go to Paris this afternoon. With the appropriate particle, the verb changes its meaning completely. "To get down" means to go down. "To get up" means to get out of bed...
To make
"To make" isused alternatively with the verb "to do". The difference only becomes clear through English language training and regular use of the language. For example, "to make an effort" means to make an effort. On the other hand, we use "to do dishes" to wash the dishes. Bear in mind that in English, we say "to make a decision". We say "to do business", but "to make an effort".
To go: to go and many other meanings".
"To go" is a verb that translates as: to go. For example: I'll go to the market means: I'll go to the market. Bear in mind that this verb is also classified as a phrasal verb. "To go back" translates as: come back. "To go along with" means to agree with. "To go" is one of the English verbs that can beassociated with the most particles.
To know
"To know" is the English verb for: to know or to know about. "I know him" translates as: I know him. "I know something" is the English equivalent of: je connais quelque chose. This verb gave rise to the noun "knowledge", which can be translated as both savoir and connaissance. Some typical expressions use this verb. Know-how", for example, is the English term for know-how. "In the know" is a colloquial expression which translates as: to be in the know/to be in the know.
To take: to take and many other meanings
The primary meaning of the English verb "to take" is: to take. But it's also a phrasal verb whose meaning changes radically depending on the particle attached to it. For example, "To take off" refers to airplanes taking off. "To take care" means to take care of. Some verbs with particles have several meanings. "To take down" can mean to take notes, to put someone down, or to defeat (in the case of an adversary or enemy). The list of phrasal verbs with "to take" is extensive. Feel free to compare and study them to understand the differences.
To see: the verb to see
"To see" is one of the verbs for: to see. We need to distinguish it from the verbs "to look at" and "to look in", which also have this meaning. The difference lies in theintentionality of the action. "To see" concerns elements that pass into our field of vision. "I saw some birds in the sky" means: I saw some birds in the sky. "To look at" applies to things we intend to see. "Look at this car" means: look at that car. There's also the verb "to watch", which has the same meaning as "to look", but for a relatively long time, e.g. "I'm watching TV".
To come
The basic meaning of "to come" is to come. But like many common verbs in the English language, its meaning changes considerably depending on the particle attached. In effect, it's another phrasal verb. "To come up (with an idea)" translates as: to find an idea. "To come back" is a phrasal verb. "To come around" can mean both: to change one's mind and to pass by. Quality training backed by regular practice is the best way to master all the declensions and nuances.
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