French Object Pronouns
Pronoms objets
Introduction | Direct objects | Indirect objects | Y and en
Object pronouns are those tricky little words in sentences that replace nouns. There
are two types:
- Direct object pronouns (pronoms objets directs)
replace the people or things
that receive the action of the verb in a
sentence.
- Indirect object pronouns (pronoms objets indirects) replace the people in a sentence to/for whom the action of the verb occurs.
In addition, there are two adverbial pronouns, y and en, which work in conjunction with the object pronouns:
- Y replaces à + noun
- En replaces de + noun
It is important to understand each of these concepts, because they are very commonly used and without them there is a certain "bulkiness" in French. Once you begin using object and adverbial pronouns, your French will sound a lot more natural.
After you study the lessons on direct objects, indirect objects, and adverbial pronouns, be sure to go on to the lesson entitled "Double object pronouns."
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