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Agent - Agent - French Grammar + Pronunciation Glossary

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Definition: In the passive voice, the action described by the verb is being done to the subject by an agent which is introduced by the preposition par or de.

Examples:

La pomme a été mangée par une fille.
The apple was eaten by a girl.

Ma mère est aimée de mes amis.
My mother is loved by my friends.

Related lesson: Passive voice

Related terms: verb - voice - subject

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