Complete Guide to French Pronouns

1. Subject Pronouns (Les pronoms sujets) These pronouns replace the subject of a sentence and indicate who is performing the action. Pronoun English Equivalent Example Je I Je parle français. (I speak French.) Tu You (informal) Tu es mon ami. (You are my friend.) Il / Elle / On He / She / One (or We, Informal) Il chante bien. (He sings well.) Nous We Nous allons à Paris. (We are going to Paris....

février 13, 2025 · aaron

Il fait ou Il faut

1. The Phrase “Il fait” A. Expressing Weather Conditions In French, “il fait” is commonly used to describe the weather. Unlike English, which often uses “it is” (e.g., It is hot), French uses “il fait”, where “il” is an impersonal subject that doesn’t refer to anything specific. ✅ Examples: Il fait chaud. → It is hot. 🔥 Il fait froid. → It is cold. ❄️ Il fait beau. → The weather is nice....

février 13, 2025 · aaron

Les ou Leur

“Les” and “leur” are both third-person pronouns, but they serve different functions in French grammar. 🔥 Key Differences Between “Les” and “Leur” Pronoun Type Function Used for? Example Les Direct object pronoun Replaces direct objects (things or people) Plural (them) Je vois mes amis → Je les vois. (I see them.) Leur Indirect object pronoun Replaces indirect objects (à + people) Plural (to them) Je parle à mes parents → Je leur parle....

février 13, 2025 · aaron

Voudrais ou Veux

“Voudrais” and “veux” are both forms of the verb “vouloir,” which means “to want” in French. However, they are used in different contexts. “Voudrais” is the conditional form of the verb “vouloir.” It is used to express a polite request or desire. For example: Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît. (I would like a coffee, please.) Je voudrais réserver une table pour deux personnes. (I would like to book a table for two people....

décembre 27, 2023 · aaron