Year 9 - French
Shopping: direct object pronoun contraction 'l''
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 form sentences with the direct object pronouns 'le', 'la' and 'l'' in the context of shopping.
Key Notes
- The English 'th' sound does not exist in French. In French the SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) [th] makes a 't' sound.
- The French [ch] does not make the same sound as the English 'ch'. In French, the SSC [ch] makes a 'sh' sound.
- A direct object is a noun that receives the action of the verb. It answers either what? or whom?
- Using the direct object pronoun 'it' to replace a masculine noun we use 'le'; to replace a feminine noun we use 'la'.
- Direct object pronouns go before the verb; 'le' and 'la' shorten to 'l' ' before a verb starting with a vowel or 'h'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- [th]: SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) pronounced as in 'thé'
- [ch]: SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) pronounced as in 'chocolat'
- direct object pronoun: replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. me, you, it, them: il me regarde - he is looking at me
- le, la, l': direct object pronoun meaning 'it', 'him' or 'her' in the masculine and feminine forms: je la trouve, I am finding it/her
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The direct object pronouns 'le' and 'la' change to 'l' ' if the noun starts with a vowel or a 'h': Je lis l'histoire.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The English 'th' sound does not exist in French. In French the SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) [th] makes a 't' sound. The French [ch] does not make the same sound as the English 'ch'. In French, the SSC [ch] makes a 'sh' sound.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[th]'
SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) pronounced as in 'thé'. 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 'le' and 'la' change to 'l' ' if the noun starts with a vowel or a 'h': Je lis l'histoire. Correction: The direct object pronouns 'le' and 'la' change to 'l' ' if the verb starts with a vowel or a 'h', not the noun: J'achète le chapeau - je l'achète.
More Lessons In This Unit
- At school and university: direct object pronouns 'me' and 'te' Study Guide
- 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 pronouns 'le' and 'la', numbers 70-99 Study Guide
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