French are fond of cheese. vs French are fond of eating cheese

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. The first phrase 'French are fond of cheese.' implies a general liking for cheese among the French people, while the second phrase 'French are fond of eating cheese' specifically highlights the act of consuming cheese. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the general preference for cheese or the action of eating it.

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French are fond of cheese.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the general liking of cheese by the French people.

This phrase is used to indicate the general preference of the French people for cheese.

Examples:

French are fond of cheese from different regions.
French are fond of cheese with wine.
French are fond of cheese as a snack.

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Its diet is not unlike our own. Grains, cereals, - and it's awfully fond of cheese.
But if you are fond of Sam...
You are fond of him, Spiros.
Germans are fond of this kind of thing.
Think, if you are fond of thinking...
We are fond of stating that pollution does not respect borders.
And my enemies as some of my bannermen are fond of mentioning.
It seems rather a team sport for those who are fond of you.
It seems rather a team sport for those who are fond of you.
A lot of people are fond of saying that.
It's true women are fond of him, for some reason.
It's your good luck the kids are fond of each other.
I understand that you are fond of music, and play very well.
But, yes, it's true to say we are fond of one another.
In general, little girls are fond of dolls.
And my enemies, as some of my bannermen are fond of mentioning.
I believe the children are fond of the Bunty and lemonade... please see both are in good supply.
You are a convinced European and an optimist, Mr Santer, and I also know that you are fond of Bordeaux wines.
You are fond of the sword?
Coming to my house means you are fond of me, right?

Alternatives:

French people love cheese.
French have a fondness for cheese.

French are fond of eating cheese

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the specific action of eating cheese by the French people.

This phrase is used to highlight the act of consuming cheese by the French people.

Examples:

French are fond of eating cheese with bread.
French are fond of eating cheese as a dessert.

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But if you are fond of Sam...
You are fond of him, Spiros.
Germans are fond of this kind of thing.
Think, if you are fond of thinking...
We are fond of stating that pollution does not respect borders.
And my enemies as some of my bannermen are fond of mentioning.
It seems rather a team sport for those who are fond of you.
It seems rather a team sport for those who are fond of you.
A lot of people are fond of saying that.
It's true women are fond of him, for some reason.
It's your good luck the kids are fond of each other.
I understand that you are fond of music, and play very well.
But, yes, it's true to say we are fond of one another.
In general, little girls are fond of dolls.
And my enemies, as some of my bannermen are fond of mentioning.
I believe the children are fond of the Bunty and lemonade... please see both are in good supply.
You are a convinced European and an optimist, Mr Santer, and I also know that you are fond of Bordeaux wines.
You are fond of the sword?
Coming to my house means you are fond of me, right?
As Mr Patten stated this afternoon in his intervention, we are fond of lecturing others on human rights but we would sometimes do well to look at ourselves.

Alternatives:

French people enjoy eating cheese.
French have a fondness for consuming cheese.

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French are fond of cheese. vs French are fond of eating cheese