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Hate, Like, Love ou Prefer - cours d'anglais a481t

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Hate, like, love and prefer can be used with an -ing form or with a to infinitive.

-I hate to see pets in the kitchen.

-I love going to the races.

-I prefer not to wear my good shoes when training.

In American English, the forms with to infinitive are much more common than the -ing form. 

There is a very small difference in meaning between the two forms. The -ing form emphasises the action or experience.

The to infinitive gives more emphasis to the results of the action or event.

The -ing form is often used to suggest enjoyment (or lack of it), and the to infinitive form to express habits or preferences.

Let's compare:

Emphasis on the experience/action.

-I like framing pictures.

-She likes playing cards.

-They don't like going out to eat.

Habit or preference.

-I like to make jam every year.

-I prefer to have bread and coffee for breakfast.

-If you prefer not to go by car, we can go by bus.

The -ing form is more common than the to infinitive form after hate and love.

-I hate painting, I'd rather pay a painter to do it.

Would + hate, like, love, prefer.

When would or "d" is used with hate, like, love, prefer, the to infinitive and not the -ing form is used.

-They would love to hear you play the piano. Not: They would love hearing you play ...

-I'd hate to make you sad. Not: I'd hate making you sad.

-I'd prefer to deal with the situation. Not: I'd prefer dealing ....

Hope this helps.

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