Stage 3 · A2

Level A2

Pronoun position before the verb — identify and understand

Pronoun position before the verb: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: pronoms-coi-lui-leur-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Pronoun position before the verb” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: Je le vois.; Je ne le vois pas.; Je vais le voir.; Je l’ai vu.. Which clue helps you recognise place des pronoms avant le verbe?

3. Understand

To understand “Pronoun position before the verb”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Always ask what the pronoun replaces and where it sits in the sentence.

Je le vois.Je ne le vois pas.Je vais le voir.Je l’ai vu.Je veux lui parler.Nous en avons besoin.Exemple à observer : un étudiant téléphone à Nantes.
Watch out

Before choosing a pronoun, identify what it replaces and the function of that group in the sentence. Then check the pronoun position before the verb.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Pronoun position before the verb” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For place des pronoms avant le verbe, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Pronoun position before the verb” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.