RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Bergerová, Lucie T1 The translation of the French grammatical structure preposition 'sans + infinitive' within the novel by Boris Vian Foam of the Days JF Bohemica Olomucensia YR 2012 VO 4 IS 4 SP 279 OP 292 DO 10.5507/bo.2012.042 UL https://bohemica.upol.cz/artkey/boh-201204-0002.php AB The article deals with a translation of the French grammatical structure preposition 'sans + infinitive' within the novel by Boris Vian Foam of the Days. The report provides basic information about the French language in terms of its typology, verbs, infinitive and semi-clause structures, the preposition "sans" in the structure 'preposition + infinitive'. Using the examples from Foam of the Days documents how these structures can be compensated.