When using French pronouns, it's essential to distinguish between lui (masculine) and leur (masculine/feminine plural) to avoid confusion. This guide will provide clear explanations and practical examples to help you master their proper usage.
Story 1: Direct Object Pronouns
Benefit: Accuracy in conveying the subject of a sentence.
How to: Use lui for male subjects and leur for male/female plural subjects.
Sentence | Meaning | Pronoun |
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J'envoie le livre à mon frère. | I'm sending the book to my brother. | lui |
J'envoie les livres à mes parents. | I'm sending the books to my parents. | leur |
Story 2: Indirect Object Pronouns
Benefit: Clarity in identifying the recipient of an action.
How to: Use lui for male indirect objects and leur for male/female plural indirect objects.
Sentence | Meaning | Pronoun |
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Je donne le cadeau à mon cousin. | I'm giving the gift to my cousin. | lui |
Je donne les cadeaux à mes amis. | I'm giving the gifts to my friends. | leur |
Story 3: Possessive Pronouns
Benefit: Precise ownership attribution within a sentence.
How to: Use lui for male singular possession and leur for male/female plural possession.
Sentence | Meaning | Pronoun |
---|---|---|
C'est son livre. | It's his book. | lui |
Ce sont leurs livres. | They're their books. | leur |
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