lesquels

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lesquels

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).

Le mois dernier, j'ai regardé tous les films dont tu m'avais parlé. - Lesquels est-ce que tu as préférés ?Last month, I watched all the movies you told me about. - Which ones did you like best?

b. which

Lesquels de ces acteurs sont mariés ?Which of these actors are married?

2. (indirect interrogative)

a. which ones

J'ai regardé tous les films nominés cette année. Je me demande lesquels vont être récompensés à Cannes.I watched all the movies that were nominated this year. I wonder which ones will get an award in Cannes.

b. which

Il y a plusieurs films à l’affiche cette semaine. Je ne sais pas lesquels valent la peine d'être vus.There are several movies playing this week. I don’t know which are worth seeing.

3. (subject)

a. who (people)

La semaine dernière, je me suis occupé du courrier et des poubelles de M. et Mme Maple, lesquels m’ont demandé de faire de la surveillance pendant leurs vacances.Last week I took care of the mail and garbage for Mr. and Mrs. Maple, who asked me to watch over things while they were on vacation.

b. which (things)

Sandrine a vu « Conclave » et « The Substance ». Elle a adoré ces deux films, lesquels ont été nominés aux Oscars.Sandrine has seen "Conclave" and "The Substance." She loved both of these films, which were nominated for Oscars.

4. (object)

a. whom (people)

L'avocate a rencontré ses nouveaux clients, lesquels elle a encouragés à poursuivre ses démarches.The lawyer met with her new clients, whom she encouraged to continue their efforts.

b. which (things)

J’ai fait des cupackes avec mes nouveaux moules à gâteau, lesquels j’ai achetés au marché.I made cupcakes with my new cake pans, which I bought at the market.

5. (with a preposition)

a. whom (people)

Léa a quelques camarades de classe avec lesquels elle s'entend très bien.Léa has a few classmates with whom she gets along very well.

b. which (things)

Ma mère a trouvé trois sacs dans lesquels il y avait dix mille euros.My mother found three bags in which there were ten thousand euros.

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