Stressed Pronouns Flashcards
Where are stressed pronouns in the sentence?
Stressed pronouns, also called tonic pronouns, are used after prepositions, in compound subjects, and for emphasis. They can be placed at the begin- ning or at the end of a sentence. Several stressed pronouns are identical in form to subject pronouns.
I, me
Moi
You
Toi, vous (formal)
He, him, it
Lui
She, her, it
Elle
Oneself
Soi
We, us
Nous
They them (m. Pl.
Eux
They, them (f. Pl.)
Elles
Stressed pronouns can be used as?
- Objects of prepositions
- In compound objects and subject
- To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun
- After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
- WIth être à to indicate possession
- To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs + a prepositions
- In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
We will stop by his place this evening.
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
On va passer chez lui ce soir
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
After you!
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
Après vous!
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
Who wants to come with us?
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
Qui veut venir avec nous?
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
One must trust oneself
Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples
On doit avoir confiance en soi
Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects
I prefer to eat dinner with Thomas and you
Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects
Je préfère dîner avec Thomas et toi
Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects
Valérie and I, we are going to win!
Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects
Valérie et moi, nous allons gagner
The subject pronoun (nous, in the previous example) can be omitted or retained for emphasis.
Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun
He loves to cook; she prefers doing household projects.
Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun
Lui, il adore cuisiner; elle, elle préfère le bricolage.
Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun
They are very lucky
Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun
Ils ont beaucoup de chance, eux!
Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
Is it you, Roger and Michelle? Yes, it’s us.
Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
C’est vous, Roger et Michhelle? Oui, c’est nous.
Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
I am winning! (It is I who is winning!)
Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
C’est moi qui gagne
Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
They’re the ones with whom I’m speaking
Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause
Ce sont eux avec qui je parle.
Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession
Is that Caroline’s car?
No, it is mine. The old car is hers.
Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession
C’est la voiture de Caroline?
Non, elle est à moi. La vieille voiture est à elle.
Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession
Those skis are ours.
Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession
Ces skis-là sont à nous.
Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession
Être+ stressed pronoun is an alternative to use…
Être stressed pronoun is an alternative to using a possessive pronoun (le/la/les mien[ne][s], etc.).
*Ces enfants sont à vous? Ce sont les vôtres? (Are those children yours? Are they yours?)
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
To think about, reflect on
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
Penser à/songer à
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
To think of, have an opinion of
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
Penser de
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
To renounce, give up on
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
Renoncer à
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
To cherish, hold dear
Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs a preposition
tenir à
Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
You are driving yourself?
Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
Tu conduis toi-même?
Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
Are they doing the housework themselves?
Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
Font-ils le ménage eux mêmes?
Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
In life, one can do a great deal oneself
Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)
Dans la vie, on peut faire beaucoup soi-même.
