| 26.4 Infinitif avec to |
| 26.4.1 Infinitif au lieu d' une proposition relative |
Après the first, the last, the next, the only on substitue très souvent une proposition relative par une construction avec infinitif et to.
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| He is always the last to come to work and the first to go home. (He is always the last who comes to work and the first, who goes home.) |
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| They were the next to apply for the job. (They were the next who applied for the job.) |
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| She was the only to wear a costume. (She was the only, who wore a costume.) |
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Très souvent on substitue une proposition relative avec un infinitif, si le verbe cetteelative demande une préposition pour éviter que la phrase ne devienne trop lourde.
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| She has not only three dogs, but also four children to look after. (She has not only three dogs, but also four children, that she has to look after.) |
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| Bill has a friend to travel with during his vacation. (Bill has a friend with whom he travels in his vacation.) |
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| There is nothing to be upset about. (There is nothing that one should be upset about.) |
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