Object Pronouns

Pronoms compléments d’objet

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Direct and indirect objects can be hard to understand even in your native language, and replacing them with object pronouns adds an extra layer of difficulty, particularly in French. But at least the names are logical! There are two types of French object pronouns:

1. Direct object pronouns (pronoms objets directs) are directly acted upon by verbs.
2. Indirect object pronouns (pronoms objets indirects) are indirectly acted upon by verbs.

Two other kinds of pronouns are often found alongside object pronouns:

1. Adverbial pronouns (pronoms adverbiaux) replace a preposition + noun.
2. Reflexive pronouns (pronoms réfléchis) are used with pronominal verbs.

These four types of pronouns are essential in French: they all work together to make the language smoother and more elegant, so learning how to use them correctly is one of the best ways to improve your French.

 Related lessons

• Introduction to object pronouns
• Direct objects vs indirect objects
• Neuter object pronoun
• Placement of object pronouns
• Word order with double pronouns
• PwLF super list of object pronoun lessons
• Personal pronouns

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