Celui, celle, ceux, celles: demonstrative pronouns
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Celui, celle, ceux, celles: demonstrative pronouns
Celui, celle, ceux, and celles replace a noun and agree with its gender and number. Specify which one with -ci/-là, de + a noun, or a relative clause.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
A relative clause
Je préfère celle qui est près de la fenêtre.
I prefer the one that is near the window.
Possession
Ces gants sont ceux de mon frère.
These gloves are my brother’s.
Common mix-ups
Use a determiner before a noun; use celle to replace the feminine noun robe.
I prefer this dress.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in French before opening the example.
You are choosing between chairs. Say: I prefer the one near the door.
Show one possible answer
Je préfère celle qui est près de la porte.
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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