Year 9 - French
At school and university: direct object pronouns 'me' and 'te'
Everyday life: subject and object pronouns, present tense
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils revisit subject and object pronouns, practising them with present and perfect tenses. Subject pronouns are used to mean 'it' and 'they, and object pronouns to mean 'me' 'you' and 'him, her and it' placed before the verb.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to read and write letters, using direct object pronouns, about school and university life in 'la Francophonie'.
Key Notes
- A direct object is a noun that receives the action of the verb. It answers either 'what?' or 'whom?'.
- The direct object noun for 'what' or 'whom' can be replaced by a direct object pronoun.
- 'Me' and 'te' are the direct object pronouns for 'me' and 'you'.
- Before a vowel, direct object pronouns have a elision. 'Me' and 'te' become m' and t'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- elision: when a vowel sound is dropped and two words combine with an apostrophe to make speech smoother, e.g. 'j'habite'
- direct object pronoun: replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb, e.g. 'me', 'you', 'it', 'them', e.g. 'il me regarde' - 'he is looking at me'
- me, m': direct object pronoun meaning 'me'
- te, t': direct object pronoun meaning 'you'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The direct object pronouns 'me' and 'you' are always 'me' and 'te' in French.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
A direct object is a noun that receives the action of the verb. It answers either 'what?' or 'whom?'. The direct object noun for 'what' or 'whom' can be replaced by a direct object pronoun.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'elision'
when a vowel sound is dropped and two words combine with an apostrophe to make speech smoother, e.g. 'j'habite'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The direct object pronouns 'me' and 'you' are always 'me' and 'te' in French. Correction: The direct object pronouns 'me' and 'te' change before a vowel in French, they become 'm' and 't'. This is an elision.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Helping others at school: direct object pronouns 'me' and 'te' Study Guide
- Reading habits: pronouns 'il(s)' and 'elle(s)' meaning 'it' and 'they', 'faire' Study Guide
- Reading habits: verbs like 'prendre' and 'lire', direct objects Study Guide
- Shopping: direct object pronoun contraction 'l'' Study Guide
- Shopping: direct object pronouns 'le' and 'la', numbers 70-99 Study Guide
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