Indirect object pronouns
French uses lui and leur, along with me, te, and nous, to mark the receiver or beneficiary of an action.
Examples
FrenchTranslation
Je lui écris chaque semaine.
I write to him every week.
Nous leur parlons demain.
We will speak to them tomorrow.
Tu peux me montrer le chemin ?
Can you show me the way?
Pattern
indirect object pronoun + verb
How it works
French uses lui and leur, along with me, te, and nous, to mark the receiver or beneficiary of an action. This pattern typically appears as indirect object pronoun + verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The indirect object pronoun usually stands before the conjugated verb.
- It points to the receiver, not the direct thing.
Why it matters
Reduce repetition and keep the sentence moving.
Use in context
This is a high-value A2 topic because natural French relies on these receiver-pronouns constantly.