Ce dont and quoi – Indefinite Relative Pronouns
The indefinite relative pronouns ce dont and quoi are used when replacing the indirect object of a preposition.indefinition
Somewhere, someone might need something.
The indefinite relative pronouns ce dont and quoi are used when replacing the indirect object of a preposition.indefinition • pronouns
Ce que and Ce qui – Indefinite Relative Pronouns
The indefinite relative pronouns ce que and ce qui both mean "what" or "that."indefinition • pronouns
Impersonal Verbs
Most verbs are personal: they must be conjugated for different grammatical persons. But some verbs are used impersonally, meaning they have only one conjugation, the third person singular.A2 - Low-Intermediate French • indefinition • verbs
Indefinite Adjectives
Indefinite adjectives like certains, divers, and quelques describe nouns in a general or non-specific way. Many indefinite adjectives indicate a vague quantity.adjectives • B1 - Intermediate French • indefinition
Indefinite Adverbs
Talking about indefinite concepts can be tricky in a foreign language, yet indefinite adverbs are rarely covered as a specific topic in class. This lesson considers them as a group.adverbs • B1 - Intermediate French • indefinition
Indefinite Article – un, une, des
The aptly named indefinite article (un, une, des) indicates an unspecific or unidentified countable noun.A1 - Beginning French • agreement • articles • indefinition • plurals
Indefinite Demonstrative Pronouns
Indefinite demonstrative pronouns (ce, ceci, cela, ça) do not agree with the nouns they replace in gender or number.B1 - Intermediate French • demonstratives • formalities • indefinition • informalities • pronouns
Indefinite Pronouns
Indefinite pronouns are vague - they either refer to unspecific nouns (like un autre and quelque chose) or make sweeping generalizations (on, tout le monde).agreement • B1 - Intermediate French • indefinition • pronouns
Indefinite Relative Pronouns
Indefinite relative pronouns (ce dont, ce que, ce qui, ce à quoi) are connectors: they link relative clauses to main clauses and, unlike normal relative pronouns, do not not have a specific antecedent.B2 - Upper-Intermediate French • indefinition • pronouns
N’importe
N'importe literally means "no matter" or "(it) doesn't matter." This indefinite expression can precede an interrogative adjective, adverb, or pronoun when talking about something indefinite or non-specific.adjectives • adverbs • indefinition • negation • pronouns
On – Subject Pronoun
The indefinite French subject pronoun on literally means "one," but is usually translated by an indefinite subject. Agreement with the subject implied by on is optional - at least in theory.agreement • B1 - Intermediate French • indefinition • informalities • pronouns
Opposites
Learn pairs of antonyms with this selection of opposing adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns.adverbs • indefinition • negation • pronouns
Soi – Stressed Pronoun
The third person indefinite stressed pronoun soi doesn't have a straightforward English equivalent, so French students often confuse it with lui.indefinition • pronouns
Subjunctive with Negative and Indefinite Pronouns
The subjunctive is required after any type of construction that indicates negativity or doubt, including negative pronouns and indefinite pronouns.B2 - Upper-Intermediate French • indefinition • negation • pronouns
Untel
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