Subject pronouns (pronoms sujets)

Subject pronouns (pronoms sujets)

Subject pronouns (pronoms sujets)

In French, subject pronouns (pronoms sujets),  are directly linked to verb conjugation. Different pronouns require different verb forms. Learning subject pronouns helps reinforce the connection between pronouns and their corresponding verb forms.
Incorrect usage of subject pronouns can lead to grammatical errors that affect the clarity and accuracy of communication. Mastery of subject pronouns is crucial for effective communication. Using the correct pronouns helps convey ideas clearly and accurately, preventing misunderstandings in conversations or written communication.

In French , the subject pronouns (pronoms sujets),  are: I (je), you (tu), he (il), she (elle), we (nous), you (vous), they (ils and elles).

French English
Singular je
tu *
il
elle
on **
I
you
he
she
we/on
Plural nous
vous *
ils
elles
we
you
they (masc.)they (fem.)

*Tu or Vous:

When referring to more than one person vous must be used. When referring to a single person, vous or tu may be used depending on the situation.

Tu is informal and used only with well-known acquaintances.

Vous is the polite form used when addressing unknown persons or older persons.

 

** It:

“It” is used for inanimate objects.  In French, there is no neuter pronoun “it”. Things are either masculine or feminine: il is used for masculine nouns and elle is used for feminine nouns.Examples:

Il (le livre m.) est dans mon sac à dos.

It (the book) is in my school bag.

 

Elle (la pomme f.) est sur la table.

It (the apple) is on the table.

** On : One / Someone:

The French pronoun “on” has several meanings. It is used in the same ways as the personal pronouns “one”, “someone”, “some people” or “they” in a nonspecific sense or as a less formal substitute (colloquial) for the subject pronoun nous (we).

Examples:

On doit toujours laver ses pommes avant de les manger

One must always wash one’s apples before eating them.

 

Avec maman, on mange des crêpes.

With mom, we eat pancakes.

 

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