it
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. il
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
Have you seen my coat? It's blue with a green stripe.Tu as vu mon manteau ? Il est bleu avec une bande verte.
b. elle
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
I love this song. It always makes me smile.J’adore cette chanson. Elle me donne toujours le sourire.
2.
A word or phrase that is not directed to a particular person or thing (e.g., on doit).
(impersonal)
(subject)
a. ce (only used with "être")
It wasn't a very nice restaurant.Ce n’était pas un restaurant très agréable.
b. c' (only used with "être" before a vowel)
It was great to see everyone at the party.C’était génial de voir tout le monde à la fête.
c. il
Oh, look. It's snowing!Regarde. Il neige !
d. ça
Don't worry; it's going to be ok.Ne t'inquiète pas, ça va aller.
a. le
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
I haven't seen that movie yet, but I'm going to see it this weekend.Je n’ai pas encore vu ce film, mais je vais le voir ce week-end.
b. la
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
My brother wants to sell me his car, but I don't want it.Mon frère veut me vendre sa voiture, mais je ne la veux pas.
c. l' (before a vowel or silent h)
I can't find my backpack. - I think I saw it in the kitchen.Je ne trouve pas mon sac à dos. - Je crois l’avoir vu dans la cuisine.
a. lui
Why did you give it a name? It's a bike!Pourquoi lui as-tu donné un nom ? C’est un vélo !
a. lui
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
I need your departmental budget. I can't finish the report without it.J'ai besoin du budget de votre département. Je ne peux pas terminer le rapport sans lui.
b. elle
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
This printer never works for me. How do you manage to print anything with it?Cette imprimante ne fonctionne jamais avec moi. Comment faites-vous pour imprimer quoi que ce soit avec elle ?
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