French Subject Pronouns Let’s start with a lesson on English
Paul listens. Subject: who is doing the action? Verb: what is the action?
Paul écoute. Paul listens. Subject: who is doing the action? Verb: what is the action? Paul écoute. Subject: who is doing the action? Verb: what is the action?
JE = I Masculine or Feminine Singular For use when talking about: Myself (Moi)
TU = You (informal) Masculine or Feminine Singular For use when talking about: Someone you know well Someone the same age Someone younger
IL = He / it For use when talking about: Masculine Singular For use when talking about: Someone or something masculine Use for a person Pierre = il Use for a thing le stylo = il
ELLE = She / it Feminine Singular For use when talking about: Someone or something feminine Use for a person Suzanne = elle Use for a thing la porte = elle
NOUS = we Masculine or Feminine Plural For use when talking about: Yourself & someonelse EX: Pierre et moi
VOUS = You (formal) Masculine or Feminine Singular For use when talking about: Y’all Someone you respect Someone you address by title (Madame, Monsieur)
ILS = They Masculine Plural For use when talking about: Several masculine people Several feminine & one masculine people/things Several masculine things Use for people Pierre + Jacques = ils 80,000 women + Pierre=ils Use for things le stylo + le crayon = ils
ELLES = They Feminine Plural For use when talking about: Several feminine people Several feminine things Use for people Suzanne + Marie = elles Use for things la porte + la règle = elles
Pratique Pierre = Marie = I = Your sister = Madame Bomer = Pierre et Marie = Alexandre + Moi = Marie + Claire =