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. Ce que and Ce qui – Indefinite Relative Pronouns
The indefinite relative pronouns ce que and ce qui both mean "what" or "that," so which one to use depends on grammar, not meaning. 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. 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
Telautre
The Lawless French intermediate-advanced French word of the day is exclusive to Lawless French supporters.
Unlike other French suffixes, -ci does not create new words, but rather adds additional meaning to the nouns and pronouns it's attached to.
