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Un musée décolonisé : Indirect object pronouns 'me' and 'te'

People and lifestyle: visites et rendez-vous

Unit Summary

This unit further explores the use of direct object pronouns and introduces pupils to indirect object pronouns and their pre-verbal positioning, within the context of cultural visits and social gatherings. In addition, there is a focus on the pronunciation of hard and soft consonants.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use direct and indirect object pronouns to express opinions and react to others' points of view in the context of cultural heritage.

Key Notes

  • Use me and te when 'me' or 'you' is indirectly receiving the action of the verb: elle me donne un cadeau (gives to me).
  • Direct and indirect object pronouns are very useful when expressing opinions: 'ça me surprend', 'l'idée m'intéresse' ...
  • Some museums in France and other countries which had colonies are taking steps to decolonise their exhibitions.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • object pronoun: a word that takes the place of a person, place or thing receiving the action of the verb
  • me (m'): me, to me
  • te (t'): you, to you

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • French object pronouns go after the verb in place of the object, just as in English, e.g. 'the museum interests me'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

Use me and te when 'me' or 'you' is indirectly receiving the action of the verb: elle me donne un cadeau (gives to me). Direct and indirect object pronouns are very useful when expressing opinions: 'ça me surprend', 'l'idée m'intéresse' ...

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'object pronoun'

a word that takes the place of a person, place or thing receiving the action of the verb. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: French object pronouns go after the verb in place of the object, just as in English, e.g. 'the museum interests me'. Correction: French object pronouns go before the verb, e.g. 'le musée m'intéresse'. When speaking and writing French we have to take care to use the correct word, especially for object pronouns.

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