Direct object: le, la, les
le, la, les before the verb
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le, la, les before the verb
Le, la, l', and les replace direct objects. In ordinary statements they precede the conjugated verb, or the infinitive they belong to: Je le vois; je vais le voir. Affirmative commands place them after the verb: regarde-le.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Replacing a Masculine Object
Use 'le' for singular masculine things.
Tu vois le film ? Oui, je le vois.
Do you see the movie? Yes, I see it.
Replacing a Feminine Object
Use 'la' for singular feminine things.
Tu as la clé ? Non, je ne la trouve pas.
Do you have the key? No, I don't find it.
Replacing Plural Objects
Use 'les' for all plurals.
Où sont tes chaussures ? Je les porte.
Where are your shoes? I am wearing them.
Common mix-ups
In an ordinary statement, le goes before the conjugated verb. Affirmative commands use a different order: regarde-le.
I see it.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in French before opening the example.
Someone asks about la carte. Say that you have it, using an object pronoun.
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Je l'ai.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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