Stage 4 · A2+ / B1
The pronouns lui and leur
The pronouns lui and leur: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “The pronouns lui and leur” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: Je parle à Léa. → Je lui parle.; J’écris à Paul. → Je lui écris.; Je téléphone à mes parents. → Je leur téléphone.; Nous répondons aux clients. → Nous leur répondons.. Which clue helps you recognise pronoms COI lui, leur?
3. Understand
To understand “The pronouns lui and leur”, 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 “The pronouns lui and leur” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For pronoms COI lui, leur, 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 “The pronouns lui and leur” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
