Direct object pronouns
Direct object pronouns replace a thing or person that directly receives the action: , , , . In this module, they are useful with medicine and objects: = “I take them.”
In simple present or near-present patterns, the pronoun usually goes before the verb:
The pronoun agrees with the noun it replaces, not with the speaker: → ; → ; → .
At A1, focus on understanding and making short useful sentences. You do not need all pronoun combinations yet; just notice the position before the verb.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| it / him (masculine direct object) | ||
| it / him (masculine direct object) | ||
| it / her (feminine direct object) | ||
| it / her (feminine direct object) | ||
| it / him / her before vowel | ||
| it / him / her before vowel | ||
| them (direct object) | ||
| them (direct object) | ||
Les pastilles ? Je les prends après les repas.The lozenges? I take them after meals.
Le médicament ? Je le prends le soir.The medicine? I take it in the evening.
La soupe ? Je la mange avant de dormir.The soup? I eat it before bed.
L’ordonnance ? Je l’ ai ici.The prescription? I have it here.
Les fruits ? Vous les mangez maintenant ?The fruit? Are you eating it now?
Le docteur ? Je le vois à quatre heures.The doctor? I see him at four o’clock.
La pharmacie ? Je la connais.The pharmacy? I know it.
Les bouchons d’oreilles ? Julien les achète.The earplugs? Julien is buying them.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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The lozenges? I take them after meals.
? .
The medicine? I take it in the evening.
? .
The soup? I eat it before bed.
? .
The prescription? I have it here.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Les pastilles ? Je prends après les repas.
The lozenges? I take them after meals.
Le médicament ? Je prends le soir.
The medicine? I take it in the evening.
La soupe ? Je mange avant de dormir.
The soup? I eat it before bed.
L’ordonnance ? Je ai ici.
The prescription? I have it here.
Les fruits ? Vous mangez maintenant ?
The fruit? Are you eating it now?
Le docteur ? Je vois à quatre heures.
The doctor? I see him at four o’clock.
La pharmacie ? Je connais.
The pharmacy? I know it.
Les bouchons d’oreilles ? Julien achète.
The earplugs? Julien is buying them.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Les pastilles ? Je prends après les repas.
The lozenges? I take them after meals.
Le médicament ? Je prends le soir.
The medicine? I take it in the evening.
La soupe ? Je mange avant de dormir.
The soup? I eat it before bed.
L’ordonnance ? Je ai ici.
The prescription? I have it here.
Les fruits ? Vous mangez maintenant ?
The fruit? Are you eating it now?
Le docteur ? Je vois à quatre heures.
The doctor? I see him at four o’clock.
La pharmacie ? Je connais.
The pharmacy? I know it.
Les bouchons d’oreilles ? Julien achète.
The earplugs? Julien is buying them.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
The lozenges? I take them after meals.
The medicine? I take it in the evening.
The soup? I eat it before bed.
The prescription? I have it here.
The fruit? Are you eating it now?
The doctor? I see him at four o’clock.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
The lozenges? I take them after meals.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The lozenges? I take them after meals.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The medicine? I take it in the evening.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The medicine? I take it in the evening.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The soup? I eat it before bed.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The soup? I eat it before bed.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The prescription? I have it here.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The prescription? I have it here.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect sentences and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
