gérondif

Etymology
From, from , from , future passive participle (gerundive) of.

Noun

 * 1)  a syntactical construction of French composed of the present participle preceded with the preposition en, used to express simultaneity or manner; an adverbial participle
 * 2) a Latin gerundive, a verbal adjective expressing necessity
 * 3) an English gerund

Adjective

 * 1)  gerund

Usage notes

 * Although is often translated in French by, the gérondif is not an actual conjugated form, and serves different syntactical uses. Calling the gérondif a gerund may create confusion.