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. Pronouns are used when you get tired of repeating nouns. There are many different types of French pronouns – try these links for detailed lessons and examples of each type.
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

What's the difference between on and l'on? In a nutshell, on is sometimes preceded by l' for reasons of euphony. articles • B2 - Upper-Intermediate French • pronouns
Learn pairs of antonyms with this selection of opposing adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns. adverbs • indefinition • negation • pronouns
As a relative pronoun, où means both "where" and "when": it combines two clauses that are related in space or time.
The passive reflexive construction is a way to avoid naming the subject of a verb's action without using the dreaded passive voice.
Personal pronouns have different forms to match the different grammatical persons they replace. There are five kinds of French personal pronouns, some of which are identical, which can make it tricky to grasp which is which. B1 - Intermediate French • pronouns
French possessive pronouns (le mien, la tienne, les siens ...) are used in place of nouns to indicate to whom or to what those nouns belong. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • agreement • possession • pronouns
In the grand tradition of The Subjunctivisor, here's an interactive tool that will help you determine what kind of French pronoun you might be dealing with.
Learn how to use first person plural French pronouns and adjectives including nous, le nôtre, and nos.
Learn how to use first person singular French pronouns and adjectives including je, me, and moi.
Learn how to use second person plural French pronouns and adjectives including vous, le vôtre, and vos.
Learn how to use second person singular French pronouns and adjectives including tu, te, and toi.
Learn how to use third person plural French pronouns and adjectives including ils, elles, and leur. adjectives • plurals • pronouns
Learn how to use third person singular French pronouns and adjectives including il, elle, and lui. Bonjour !
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