Mastering French Subject Pronouns

Cindy from French.com introduces French subject pronouns, comparing them to English pronouns. She explains each French pronoun, including 'Je', 'Tu', 'Il', 'Elle', 'On', 'Nous', 'Vous', 'Ils', and 'Elles', detailing their usage and nuances. The lesson concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the purpose of subject pronouns in a language?

• To indicate action

• To describe objects

• To replace nouns when the context is clear

• To provide nouns

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In French, how does 'je' change before a vowel?

• Remains 'je'

• Changes to 'j''

• Changes to 'je'

• No change needed

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which pronoun would you use in French to address a close friend?

• 'vous'

• 'nous'

• 'ils'

• 'tu'

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'ils' refer to in French?

• Multiple males or mixed gender group

• An object

• A single female

• Multiple females

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronoun is used in French to talk about several females?

• 'il'

• 'elle'

• 'elles'

• 'ils'

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

How is 'on' used differently than 'nous' in French?

• Only in written French

• Only for objects

• More formal

• Informal or general use

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronoun would you use to address a group including your boss?

• 'tu'

• 'ils'

• 'vous'

• 'nous'

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the pronoun 'elle' refer to?

• Multiple males

• A single female

• An object

• A single male

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

In what context might 'on' translate to 'someone' in English?

• When used in formal settings

• When referring to a specific known person

• When the subject is not specified

• When talking about oneself

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the feminine plural form of 'they' in French?

• 'elles'

• 'nous'

• 'vous'

• 'ils'

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E