en train de

en train de
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
prepositional phrase
a. -ing (suffix)
Marina est en train de préparer un gâteau au chocolat.Marina is making a chocolate cake.
Robin était en train de faire ses devoirs quand il y a eu une panne d'électricité.Robin was doing his homework when there was a power outage.
b. in the middle of
L'artiste est en train de peindre une fresque magnifique.The artist is in the middle of painting a beautiful mural.
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