Stage 3 · A2
Le, la, les as direct object pronouns — identify and understand
Le, la, les as direct object pronouns: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Le, la, les as direct object pronouns” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: Je vois Marie. → Je la vois.; Je lis le livre. → Je le lis.; Je connais ces personnes. → Je les connais.; Tu prends la clé. → Tu la prends.. Which clue helps you recognise pronoms COD le, la, les?
3. Understand
To understand “Le, la, les as direct object pronouns”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Always ask what the pronoun replaces and where it sits in the sentence.
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 “Le, la, les as direct object pronouns” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For pronoms COD le, la, les, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Le, la, les as direct object pronouns” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
