D'être pris?

Drew B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why does the final sentence, "Plutôt fuir que d'être pris la main dans le sac," utilize être in "d'être pris" vs avoir like in "d'avoir pris." ???

Asked 5 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Drew,

Here it means 'to be caught red-handed' which as in English uses the verb to be (être).

Hope this helps!

Like05 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

It is a passive construction, which is always constructed with être.

Like05 years ago

Why does the final sentence, "Plutôt fuir que d'être pris la main dans le sac," utilize être in "d'être pris" vs avoir like in "d'avoir pris." ???

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