Pick a language and start learning!
Using indirect object pronouns Exercises in French language

Mastering indirect object pronouns in French is an essential step in achieving fluency. These pronouns, which include "me," "te," "lui," "nous," "vous," and "leur," replace indirect objects in a sentence, simplifying communication and making speech more fluid. Understanding their placement and usage can significantly enhance your ability to construct sentences where the action is directed toward someone or something, such as in the phrase "Je lui parle" (I am speaking to him/her). This guide will help you grasp the nuances of indirect object pronouns, ensuring you can use them correctly and confidently in both written and spoken French.
Indirect object pronouns can often be a tricky aspect of French grammar for learners. Unlike in English, where word order is relatively fixed, French requires that these pronouns be placed before the verb, which can lead to confusion for those unfamiliar with the structure. Additionally, the context in which these pronouns are used can vary, making it crucial to understand when and why they are employed. Through a series of targeted exercises, you will practice identifying and using indirect object pronouns in various contexts, ultimately building your proficiency and comfort with this important grammatical element.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Je *lui* ai donné un cadeau (indirect object pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>2. Ils *nous* ont envoyé une lettre (indirect object pronoun for "to us").</p>
<p>3. Est-ce que tu *leur* as parlé de la réunion ? (indirect object pronoun for "to them").</p>
<p>4. Marie *m'*a prêté son livre (indirect object pronoun for "to me").</p>
<p>5. Nous *te* raconterons l'histoire plus tard (indirect object pronoun for "to you" singular informal).</p>
<p>6. Vous *me* téléphonerez demain ? (indirect object pronoun for "to me").</p>
<p>7. Ils *lui* ont offert des fleurs (indirect object pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>8. Est-ce que tu *nous* donnes un coup de main ? (indirect object pronoun for "to us").</p>
<p>9. Elle *leur* a montré les photos de ses vacances (indirect object pronoun for "to them").</p>
<p>10. Nous *te* dirons la vérité (indirect object pronoun for "to you" singular informal).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Je *lui* ai donné un cadeau (give a gift to him/her).</p>
<p>2. Tu *leur* as parlé de ton voyage (talk to them about your trip).</p>
<p>3. Il *me* demande toujours des conseils (ask me for advice).</p>
<p>4. Nous *te* prêterons notre voiture (lend the car to you).</p>
<p>5. Vous *lui* avez envoyé une carte postale (send a postcard to him/her).</p>
<p>6. Ils *nous* ont offert des billets pour le concert (offer tickets to us).</p>
<p>7. Elle *leur* raconte souvent des histoires (tell stories to them).</p>
<p>8. On *vous* a réservé une table pour deux (reserve a table for you).</p>
<p>9. Je *lui* écris une lettre chaque semaine (write a letter to him/her every week).</p>
<p>10. Tu *me* dois une explication (owe an explanation to me).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Elle *me* donne un cadeau (pronoun for 'to me').</p>
<p>2. Nous *lui* parlons souvent (pronoun for 'to him/her').</p>
<p>3. Tu *leur* expliques la situation (pronoun for 'to them').</p>
<p>4. Il *te* pose une question (pronoun for 'to you' singular/informal).</p>
<p>5. Je *vous* envoie une lettre (pronoun for 'to you' plural/formal).</p>
<p>6. Marie *nous* prête son livre (pronoun for 'to us').</p>
<p>7. Ils *lui* demandent des conseils (pronoun for 'to him/her').</p>
<p>8. Vous *m'*offrez un café (pronoun for 'to me').</p>
<p>9. Pierre *leur* raconte une histoire (pronoun for 'to them').</p>
<p>10. On *te* donne un coup de main (pronoun for 'to you' singular/informal).</p>