The French verbs parler à ou parler de can both be translated as “to speak” in English, but they are used in different contexts and have distinct meanings.
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French Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns – Top Ten Tips and Rules
When learning French, it doesn’t take very long to understand that pronouns are extremely important. In particular, direct and indirect object pronouns are crucial to master. Why French direct and indirect object pronouns are important: 1. They shorten your sentences: Using direct and indirect object pronouns allows you to avoid repeating the same noun over and over againContinue reading “French Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns – Top Ten Tips and Rules”
French Pronouns Top Ten Questions and Answers
French Pronouns Top Ten Questions and Answers 🎥 Scroll down to watch a video lesson about these French pronouns 🎥 How can you tell the difference between a direct object and indirect object? Direct objects answer the questions: WHO? WHAT? QUI? QUOI? Indirect objects answer the questions: TO WHOM? FOR WHOM? À QUIPOUR QUI? What are some common verbs that are followedContinue reading “French Pronouns Top Ten Questions and Answers”
French Sentence Structure – Double Pronouns
Jeanne did not give her children ten euros. Jeanne n’a pas donné dix euros à ses enfants. Jeanne did not give them ten (of them). Jeanne ne leur en a pas donné dix. Comparing French and English Sentence Structure 🎥 Scroll down to watch a mini-lesson about this sentence 🎥 It can be interesting toContinue reading “French Sentence Structure – Double Pronouns”
French Sentence Structure – Indirect Object Pronouns
Comparing French and English Sentence Structure It can be interesting to look at French sentences and their English translations while comparing the two. Once you have identified corresponding words, you will realize how many similarities there are French and English. You’ll also notice some big differences, and those are worth examining more closely. Present TenseContinue reading “French Sentence Structure – Indirect Object Pronouns”
French Sentence Structure – Jusqu’à ce que
They laughed until their mom told them to go to bed. Ils ont rigolé jusqu’à ce que leur maman leur dise de se coucher. Comparing French and English Sentence Structure It can be interesting to look at French sentences and their English translations while comparing the two. Once you have identified corresponding words, you willContinue reading “French Sentence Structure – Jusqu’à ce que”
French Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
Direct vs Indirect Object Pronouns It can be difficult knowing when to use French direct and indirect object pronouns. The grammar can be very different than in English. The first thing to understand is the difference between a DIRECT OBJECT and an INDIRECT OBJECT, and then you can more easily identify them in a sentence.Continue reading “French Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns”
French B2 Level Pronouns and Tenses Translation Exercises
This is a translation exercise which focuses on using different tenses or verbal constructions and pronouns at the B2 level. Look for the answer key at the bottom of this page. Don’t worry if your translations aren’t exactly like mine. Look for essential grammar mistakes rather than choice of vocabulary. Click here to see a translationContinue reading “French B2 Level Pronouns and Tenses Translation Exercises”
French B1 Level Pronouns and Tenses Translation Exercises
This is a translation exercise which focuses on using different tenses or verbal constructions and pronouns at the B1 level. Look for the answer key at the bottom of this page. Don’t worry if your translations aren’t exactly like mine. Look for essential grammar mistakes rather than choice of vocabulary. Click here to see a B2Continue reading “French B1 Level Pronouns and Tenses Translation Exercises”
French Pronouns Top Ten Questions
Simplifying French Pronouns 1.Question: How can you tell the difference between a DIRECT OBJECT and an INDIRECT OBJECT? Answer: DIRECT OBJECTS answer the questions WHO? WHAT? QUI? QUOI?Answer: INDIRECT OBJECTS answer the questions TO WHOM? FOR WHOM? À QUI / POUR QUI? 2.Question: What are some common verbs that are followed by À and thatContinue reading “French Pronouns Top Ten Questions”