This beginner-level French lesson covers personal pronouns used to refer to people and things, including singular and plural forms. It explains the pronouns je, tu, il/elle/on, nous, vous, ils/elles with examples and usage notes, such as the informal tu versus the formal or plural vous and the common spoken use of on as we or impersonal. The difference from English pronouns, especially for formal address and impersonal subjects, is highlighted to aid learners.
- Pronouns reflect the gender (masculine or feminine) and the number (singular or plural) of the subject.
- "Tu" is used in an informal situation.
- "Vous" is used to speak to multiple people or in a formal situation to show respect to a single person (politeness).
| Singulier | Pluriel |
|---|---|
| Je | Nous |
| Tu | Vous |
| Il / Elle / On | Ils / Elles |
Exceptions!
- The pronoun "on" can be used in speech to replace "nous" or impersonally, to talk about people in general: "On mange à midi."
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Comment ___ va ?
(How ___ are you?)2. ___ suis enchanté de faire votre connaissance.
(___ am delighted to make your acquaintance.)3. ___ êtes monsieur Dupont, n'est-ce pas ?
(___ are Mr. Dupont, aren't you?)4. ___ as un stylo ?
(___ have a pen?)5. Ça ___ très bien, merci !
(It ___ is going very well, thank you!)6. À bientôt, bonne ___ !
(See you soon, have a good ___!)
