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Split infinitive
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infinitif scindé, infinitif séparé
a construction in which an adverb or adverbial phrase is placed between the particle "to" and the base form of a verb
Exemples
The sentence " She promised to always love him " contains a split infinitive, with " always " interrupting " to love. "
La phrase "Elle a promis de toujours l'aimer" contient un infinitif scindé, avec "toujours" interrompant "aimer".
