why does 'de' precede amener

P J.B2Kwiziq community member

In the last sentence, why does 'de' precede amener? ie. why not "mon but est amener les gens..."

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Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The "de" is not strictly necessary here, so your alternative should also be correct. See Cécile's answer here:

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Bonjour PJ

"mon but est d'amener les gens" d'amener takes the preposition de to indicate reason or cause of the desire (aim) to lead "others / people"

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/amener.

Bonne journée

Jim

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P J.B2Kwiziq community member

Merci à deux pour votre aide.

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In the last sentence, why does 'de' precede amener? ie. why not "mon but est amener les gens..."

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