Stressed Pronouns

Question 1

Where are stressed pronouns in the sentence?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

I, me

Answer 2

Moi

Question 3

You

Answer 3

Toi, vous (formal)

Question 4

He, him, it

Answer 4

Lui

Question 5

She, her, it

Answer 5

Elle

Question 6

Oneself

Answer 6

Soi

Question 7

We, us

Answer 7

Nous

Question 8

They them (m. Pl.

Answer 8

Eux

Question 9

They, them (f. Pl.)

Answer 9

Elles

Question 10

Stressed pronouns can be used as?

Answer 10

• 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)

Question 11

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

We will stop by his place this evening.

Answer 11

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

On va passer chez lui ce soir

Question 12

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

After you!

Answer 12

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

Après vous!

Question 13

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

Who wants to come with us?

Answer 13

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

Qui veut venir avec nous?

Question 14

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

One must trust oneself

Answer 14

Stressed pronouns
As objects of preposition examples

On doit avoir confiance en soi

Question 15

Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects

I prefer to eat dinner with Thomas and you

Answer 15

Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects

Je préfère dîner avec Thomas et toi

Question 16

Stressed pronouns
In compound objects and subjects

Valérie and I, we are going to win!

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun

He loves to cook; she prefers doing household projects.

Answer 17

Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun

Lui, il adore cuisiner; elle, elle préfère le bricolage.

Question 18

Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun

They are very lucky

Answer 18

Stressed pronouns
To emphasize the subject of the verb, when it is a subject pronoun

Ils ont beaucoup de chance, eux!

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause

I am winning! (It is I who is winning!)

Answer 20

Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause

C’est moi qui gagne

Question 21

Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause

They’re the ones with whom I’m speaking

Answer 21

Stressed pronouns
After c’est/ce sont, either standing alone or preceding a relative clause

Ce sont eux avec qui je parle.

Question 22

Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession

Is that Caroline’s car?
No, it is mine. The old car is hers.

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession

Those skis are ours.

Answer 23

Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession

Ces skis-là sont à nous.

Question 24

Stressed pronouns
With être à to indicate possession

Être+ stressed pronoun is an alternative to use…

Answer 24

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?)

Question 25

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

To think about, reflect on

Answer 25

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

Penser à/songer à

Question 26

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

To think of, have an opinion of

Answer 26

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

Penser de

Question 27

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

To renounce, give up on

Answer 27

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

Renoncer à

Question 28

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

To cherish, hold dear

Answer 28

Stressed pronouns
To replace nouns referring to persons after certain verbs 􏰆 a preposition

tenir à

Question 29

Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)

You are driving yourself?

Answer 29

Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)

Tu conduis toi-même?

Question 30

Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)

Are they doing the housework themselves?

Answer 30

Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)

Font-ils le ménage eux mêmes?

Question 31

Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)

In life, one can do a great deal oneself

Answer 31

Stressed pronouns
In combination with -même(s) for emphasis (in English: -self, -selves)

Dans la vie, on peut faire beaucoup soi-même.