pronoms
The English phrase "pronouns" is translated into French as pronoms.
How does it change in a sentence?
pronoms is the plural form of the word. The singular form is pronom.
Did you know?
- In formal French, using the wrong pronom to address someone can be seen as a direct social insult rather than just a grammatical error.
- French pronoms often shift position to the front of the verb, and when multiple pronoms are used, they must follow a strict internal order regardless of the sentence structure.
- The pronoun on is officially a third-person singular word meaning 'one' or 'people', but in spoken French, it almost always replaces the plural nous for 'we'.
Examples in context
- Remplacez dans les phrases suivantes les compléments d'objet par les pronoms qui conviennent.Replace the objects with the correct pronouns in the following sentences.This sentence shows how to replace objects with the correct pronoms in a sentence.Tatoeba #1081792 by Aiji, translation #6949754 by kaiperkins271
- Le problème mentionné n'en est pas un. Cependant, il existe des problèmes dans la section lecture qui vous invitent à distinguer les pronoms relatifs des adverbes relatifs.The problem quoted isn't one, but there are problems in the reading section that ask you to distinguish relative pronouns from relative adverbs.This sentence explains the need to distinguish between relative pronoms and relative adverbs.Tatoeba #10015381 by Micsmithel, translation #328686 by fcbond
- En turc, il n'y a pas de pronoms relatifs.In Turkish, there are no relative pronouns.This sentence mentions that relative pronoms do not exist in Turkish.Tatoeba #14015658 by Adelpa, translation #14015642 by carlosalberto
- Il m'a donné un cadeau.He gave me a gift.
- Je t'ai vu hier.I saw you yesterday.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are studying French grammar together in a library.
- NathanEst-ce que tu comprends les pronoms ?Do you understand pronouns?
- ChloéC'est difficile, mais j'apprends les pronoms personnels.It is difficult, but I am learning personal pronouns.
- NathanLes pronoms sont essentiels pour parler couramment.Pronouns are essential for speaking fluently.
- ChloéTu as raison, Nathan.You are right, Nathan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.