Relative pronouns with qui, que, and où
Relative pronouns help attach extra information to a noun without starting a fully separate sentence.
Examples
FrenchTranslation
Le café où nous allons ferme tôt.
The cafe where we go closes early.
La femme qui parle est notre professeure.
The woman who is speaking is our teacher.
Le livre que tu cherches est ici.
The book that you are looking for is here.
Pattern
noun + qui/que/où + clause
How it works
Relative pronouns help attach extra information to a noun without starting a fully separate sentence. This pattern typically appears as noun + qui/que/où + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Qui often acts as the subject of the relative clause.
- Que often introduces a clause where the noun is the object.
Why it matters
Make French feel less list-like and more flowing.
Use in context
This is a strong B1 reading skill because French descriptions often rely on relative clauses.