Preceded by 'de'
| grouiller de fourmis | to swarm with ants |
| parler de l'élection | to speak of the election |
| retourner d’Andromeda | to return from Andromeda |
| trembler d'émotion | to tremble with emotion |
| jouer de la clarinette | to play the clarinet |
| déjeuner de fromage | to lunch on cheese |
| abuser de l'alcool | to abuse alcohol |
| douter de sa parole | doubt his word |