Learn the French stressed pronouns (pronoms toniques) such as moi, toi, lui, and others. Understand their use for emphasis, after prepositions, and how they differ from English pronouns. This lesson provides essential examples and explanations to help beginner learners (A1) master these important pronouns and use them confidently in everyday conversation.
- They are used to respond quickly to a question.
- They are used to introduce a person.
- They are used to express possession.
| Singulier (Singular) | Pluriel (Plural) |
|---|---|
| Moi (Me) | Nous (We) |
| Toi (You) | Vous (You) |
| Lui (Him) | Eux (Them) |
| Elle (Her) | Elles (They) |
Exceptions!
- With the pronouns "elle, eux, elles" the liaison is made with the preposition. Example: J'habite chez elle.
Exercise 1: Les pronoms toniques: Moi, Toi, Lui...
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
eux, moi, lui, vous, elle, elles, Moi
1.
Elles:
Les manteaux sont à ....
(The coats belong to them.)
2.
Je :
..., je ne lui parle plus.
(Me, I don’t speak to him anymore.)
3.
Elle:
Je suis beaucoup plus fatigué qu'....
(I am much more tired than her.)
4.
Il:
Elle a mal, mais ... va bien.
(She is in pain, but he is fine.)
5.
Je :
Tu trembles mais pas ....
(You tremble but not me.)
6.
Ils:
Il a la même douleur qu'....
(He has the same pain as them.)
7.
Vous:
Je vais à l'hôpital avec ....
(I am going to the hospital with you.)
8.
Il:
Tu es aussi faible que ....
(You are as weak as him.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. C'est ___ qui a froid en hiver.
(It is ___ who is cold in winter.)2. Quand j'ai faim, ___ mange quelque chose.
(When I'm hungry, ___ eat something.)3. Tu dois te reposer, prends soin de ___ !
(You have to rest, take care of ___!)4. Nous souffrons tous, mais ___ sommes forts.
(We all suffer, but ___ are strong.)5. Elle tremble, car ___ a très froid.
(She is trembling because ___ is very cold.)6. J'habite chez ___ pendant mes vacances.
(I stay at ___ place during my holidays.)
