croire
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to believe
Je crois tout ce que tu dis.I believe everything you are saying.
a. to believe
Nous croyons que Joseph a raison en ce qui concerne le toit. Il doit être remplacé.We believe that Joseph is right about the roof. It should be replaced.
b. to think
Tu crois arriver avant midi ?Do you think you'll arrive before noon?
a. to believe
Annette dit qu'elle est innocente. Je la crois.Annette says that she's innocent. I believe her.
a. to believe
Nous avons gagné à la loterie ! Pouvez-vous le croire ?We won the lottery! Can you believe it?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to believe
On dit qu'il suffit de croire et les contes de fées deviendront réalité.They say that you just have to believe and fairytales will come true.
a. to believe in
Nos enfants croient aux fantômes. Ils dorment avec la lumière allumée.Our children believe in ghosts. They sleep with the light on.
a. to believe in
Sandrine croit en son copain. Elle est sûre qu'il terminera le marathon.Sandrine believes in her boyfriend. She's sure he'll finish the marathon.
a. to believe
Le prêtre nous dit que ceux qui croient seront récompensés.The priest tells us that those who believe will be rewarded.
b. to have faith
Maman a toujours cru et a toujours persévéré.Mom always had faith and always persevered.
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