Une famille multiculturelle : direct and indirect object pronouns
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use direct and indirect objects in the context of visiting friends and family and exploring routines and customs from a range of cultures.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The direct object pronouns are: me, te, le/la/l', nous, vous, les. They precede the verb.
- The indirect object pronouns met are: me, te, lui, & vous. They replace the indirect receiver of the action of the verb.
- Indirect object pronouns also precede the verb.
- Although 'me' and 'te' are both direct and indirect object pronouns, their meanings can be different.
Keywords
Me, te, le/la/l’ - singular direct object pronouns that precede the verb and replace the object of the action of the verb
Nous, vous, les - pural direct object pronouns that precede the verb and replace the object of the action of the verb
Me, te, lui, vous - indirect object pronouns that precede the verb and replace the receiver of the action of the verb
Common misconception
There are different words in French for the indirect object pronouns 'to him' and 'to her'.
There is just one third person singular indirect object pronoun in French, 'lui' , which means both 'to him' and 'to her'. It follows the same rule as other object pronouns - it precedes the verb.
Teacher tip
You may wish to have a map available to remind students where France and Algeria are in the world and be ready to explain why there is a link between the two countries.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French words below to the correct English translations.
a party, evening
a gift, present
when
to show
a room, play, piece
to dare, daring
Q2.Match the French and English object pronouns.
me, to me
you, to you
him
her
us
them
Q3.Which of these verbs require an indirect object pronoun?
Q4.Which word in the following sentence is an object pronoun? 'Je te montre mon nouveau vélo'.
Q5.In the sentence 'Je te montre mon nouveau vélo', is 'te' a direct or indirect object pronoun?
Q6.Sort the words below into the correct order to translate the following sentence: 'I see her in town at midday.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these pronouns are indirect object pronouns?
Q2.True or false? 'Lui' means 'to him' in English.
Q3.Fill in the gap with the correct object pronoun to complete the following sentence: 'Je explique le problème.' ('I explain the problem to you (polite).')
Q4.What is the mistake in the following sentence? 'Tu m' donnes une belle peinture.'
Q5.What is the correct translation of the following sentence? 'Elle lui offre un sac de choses.'
Q6.Sort the words below into the correct order to make a sentence in French.
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