QUI - QUE - OÙ | Relative Pronouns in French | 😉 Explanation, Examples and QUIZ

Summary

This video explains the use of three important French relative pronouns: 'QUI', 'QUE', and 'OÙ'. It covers how 'QUI' is used for subjects and never loses its 'i', 'QUE' is for direct objects and changes before vowels or silent 'H', and 'OÙ' is used for places or time. The video also provides examples and common mistakes to avoid, like misusing these pronouns for objects, people, or places. At the end, a quiz reinforces the lesson, allowing viewers to test their understanding of these relative pronouns in French grammar.

Takeaways

• 😀 The relative pronoun 'QUI' does not always represent a person; it can also represent a subject, a thing, or even a place.
• 😀 The pronoun 'QUI' always precedes the verb and never loses its 'i' in a sentence.
• 😀 'QUI' can represent people, things, or places, as long as it is the subject of the verb.
• 😀 'QUE' is a relative pronoun used to represent the direct object of the sentence and is typically placed before a subject.
• 😀 Unlike 'QUI', 'QUE' is a weaker pronoun and loses its 'e' when followed by a vowel or a silent 'h'.
• 😀 The relative pronoun 'OÙ' is used to refer to places or time, answering the question 'Where?' or 'When?'
• 😀 'OÙ' can also refer to a moment in time, as seen in the example: 'I cried the day he left.'
• 😀 In French, relative pronouns are essential for linking clauses and creating more complex sentence structures.
• 😀 The correct use of 'QUI', 'QUE', and 'OÙ' can sometimes involve stylistic choices, such as reversing the subject and verb for emphasis.
• 😀 The quiz at the end of the script helps reinforce the understanding of relative pronouns, such as 'QUI', 'QUE', and 'OÙ'.

Q & A

What does the pronoun 'QUI' represent in a sentence?

'QUI' represents the subject of the verb and can refer to a person, thing, or place. It is always followed by a verb.

Can 'QUI' represent something other than a person?

Yes, 'QUI' can represent a thing or a place as long as it is the subject of the verb.

What is the difference between 'QUI' and 'QUE'?

'QUI' refers to the subject of the verb, whereas 'QUE' refers to the direct object of the verb.

What happens to 'QUE' when followed by a vowel or a silent 'H'?

'QUE' changes to 'QU'' in front of a vowel or silent 'H' to ease pronunciation.

When do we use 'QUE' instead of 'QUI'?

'QUE' is used when the relative pronoun represents the direct object of the sentence, whereas 'QUI' represents the subject.

What is the role of 'OÙ' in a sentence?

'OÙ' is used to refer to a place or time, answering the questions 'Where?' or 'When?'

Can 'OÙ' refer to something other than a place?

Yes, 'OÙ' can also refer to a moment in time, such as 'the day he left'.

Why do we say 'La France accueille le plus de touristes' and not 'La France que accueille le plus de touristes'?

'La France' is the subject of the verb 'accueille,' so we use 'QUI' instead of 'QUE' because 'QUE' refers to the direct object.

In the example 'The bike that is on sale is not expensive', which relative pronoun is used and why?

The relative pronoun 'QUI' is used because 'the bike' is the subject of the verb 'is on sale'.

In the sentence 'I present to you the woman I love', which relative pronoun is used and why?

'QUE' is used because 'the woman' is the direct object of the verb 'love'.