lequel
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. which one
Le week-end dernier, j'ai regardé les deux films dont tu m'avais parlé. - Lequel est-ce que tu as préféré ?Last weekend, I watched the two movies you told me about. - Which one did you like best?
b. which
Lequel de ces trois acteurs est marié à une Espagnole ?Which of these three actors is married to a Spanish woman?
a. which one
J'ai regardé tous les films nominés cette année. Je me demande lequel va remporter la Palme d'Or à CannesI watched all the movies that were nominated this year. I wonder which one will win the Palme d'Or in Cannes.
b. which
Il y a plusieurs films au cinéma ce soir. Je ne sais pas lequel voir.There are several movies playing at the movie theater tonight. I don’t know which to see.
a. who (people)
La semaine dernière, je me suis occupé du courrier et des poubelles de M. Maple, lequel m’a demandé de faire de la surveillance pendant ses vacances.Last week I took care of the mail and garbage for Mr. Maple, who asked me to watch over things while he was on vacation.
b. which (things)
Sandrine est allée au cinéma pour voir le nouveau film de Scorsese, lequel a reçu une récompense à Cannes.Sandrine went to the movies to see the new Scorsese film, which received an award at Cannes.
a. whom (people)
L'avocate a rencontré un nouveau client, lequel elle a encouragé à poursuivre ses démarches.The lawyer met with a new client, whom she encouraged to continue his efforts.
b. which (things)
J’ai essayé un nouveau gâteau que j’ai fait avec mon nouveau moule à gâteau, lequel j’ai acheté au marché.I tried a new cake that I made with my new cake pan, which I bought at the farmer's market.
a. whom (people)
Léa a un camarade de classe avec lequel elle s'entend très bien.Léa has a classmate with whom she gets along very well.
b. which (things)
Ma mère a trouvé un sac dans lequel il y avait dix mille euros.My mother found a bag in which there were ten thousand euros.
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