Direct Object Pronouns (DOPs) Flashcards
What are pronouns used for?
Pronouns are used to replace nouns.
What is the role of a direct object in a sentence?
The direct object is the person or thing which receives the action of the verb.
When are direct object pronouns used?
Direct object pronouns are used when the noun is not the subject of the sentence.
List the direct object pronouns in French.
- me
- te
- le
- la
- nous
- vous
- les
What happens to ‘le’ and ‘la’ before a vowel or silent ‘h’?
‘le’ and ‘la’ change to ‘l’’ before a vowel or silent ‘h’.
In French, where does the direct object pronoun appear in relation to the verb?
The direct object pronoun comes in front of the verb.
Translate ‘We see them’ into French.
Nous les voyons.
Translate ‘He sends it’ into French.
Il l’envoie.
Translate ‘They invite us’ into French.
Ils nous invitent.
In a negative sentence, where does the pronoun appear?
The pronoun remains immediately in front of the verb.
Translate ‘I don’t like it’ into French.
Je ne l’aime pas.
In the perfect tense, where does the pronoun appear?
The pronoun comes in front of the auxiliary verb.
Translate ‘I watched it’ into French.
Je l’ai regardé.
In the near future tense, where does the pronoun appear?
The pronoun comes after the auxiliary verb.
What must agree with the direct object pronoun in the perfect and pluperfect tenses?
The past participle must agree with the object pronoun.
What additions are made for feminine, masculine plural, and feminine plural in agreement?
- ‘e’ for feminine
- ’s’ for masculine plural
- ‘es’ for feminine plural
Translate ‘I saw her’ into French.
Je l’ai vue.
Translate ‘I saw them’ into French.
Je les ai vus.
Why is using pronouns essential in French?
Using pronouns prevents the need to repeat nouns or names and makes the language sound more natural.
