Reference and pronounsFrenchA2

Direct object pronouns

Replace repeated nouns with le, la, or les before the verb.

Examples

FrenchTranslation
Tu connais cette histoire ? Oui, je la connais.

Do you know this story? Yes, I know it.

Je les vois tous les matins.

I see them every morning.

Nous le prenons demain.

We are taking it tomorrow.

Pattern

subject + object pronoun + verb

How it works

Replace repeated nouns with le, la, or les before the verb. This pattern typically appears as subject + object pronoun + verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.

What to notice

  • The pronoun usually comes before the conjugated verb.
  • Its form depends on the object being replaced.

Why it matters

Reduce repetition and keep the sentence moving.

Use in context

French pronouns feel tricky because they move before the verb, so a focused page helps a lot.