Learn how to use French direct object pronouns such as me, te, le, la, nous, vous, and les. This lesson covers replacing nouns for people and things, including singular and plural forms, pronunciation notes before vowels, and examples in context. Understand key differences with English sentence structure for clear, natural communication in French.
- All pronouns can replace a person.
- Only the pronouns "le/la/les" can replace things.
| Singulier (Singular) | Pluriel (Plural) |
|---|---|
| MeIl me choisit (He chooses me) | NousIl nous choisit (He us chooses) |
| TeIl te choisit (He chooses you) | VousIl vous choisit (He chooses you) |
| Le/ laIl le/la choisit (He him/her chooses) | LesIl les choisit (He chooses them) |
Exceptions!
- Before a vowel, the pronouns m'/t'/l' are used
Exercise 1: Les pronoms compléments directs
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
les, nous, me, te, vous, le, la
1.
Une chemise :
Je ... prends si c'est ma taille.
(I'll take it if it's my size.)
2.
Un manteau :
Elle ... porte pour aller au travail.
(She wears it to go to work.)
3.
Des vêtements :
Nous ... essayons dans la cabine.
(We try them on in the fitting room.)
4.
Toi :
Je ... vois souvent ici.
(I often see you here.)
5.
Moi :
Tu ... demandes souvent mon avis.
(You often ask me for my opinion.)
6.
Toi et moi :
Ils ... montrent les nouveaux manteaux.
(They show us the new coats.)
7.
Des voitures :
Il ... vend aussi en bleu.
(He also sells them in blue.)
8.
Toi et lui :
Je ... appelle demain pour confirmer.
(I will call you tomorrow to confirm.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Je porte la chemise que tu ___ donnée.
(I am wearing the shirt you ___ gave me.)2. Tu ___ le pantalon bleu ?
(Are you ___ the blue pants?)3. Nous choisissons les chaussures, puis nous ___ essayons.
(We choose the shoes, then we ___ try them on.)4. Il ___ un manteau élégant.
(He ___ an elegant coat.)5. Vous cherchez le sac à main ? Je ___ vois là-bas.
(Are you looking for the handbag? I ___ see it over there.)6. Elle essaie la jupe, mais elle ne ___ veut pas.
(She tries on the skirt, but she does not ___ want it.)
