An indirect object expresses to whom or for

An indirect object expresses to whom or for whom an action is done. In the example below, the indirect object answers this question: À qui parle Claire? (To whom does Claire speak? ) © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 B. 1 -1

Indirect object pronouns replace indirect object nouns. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc.

The indirect object pronoun usually precedes the conjugated verb. In a negative statement, place the indirect object pronoun between ne and the conjugated verb. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 B. 1 -3

When an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the indirect object pronoun precedes the infinitive.

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The indirect object pronouns me and te become m’ and t’ before a verb

Disjunctive pronouns can also be used alone or in phrases without a verb. ©

Disjunctive pronouns (continued) Disjunctive pronouns emphasize the person to whom they refer. To say myself, ourselves, etc. , add -même(s) after the disjunctive pronoun. © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 B. 1 -8

Essayez! Complétez les phrases avec le pronom d’objet indirect approprié. nous montres tes photos? (us) 1. Tu ____ 2. Luc, je ____ donne ma nouvelle adresse. (you, fam. ) 3. Vous ____ posez de bonnes questions. (me) 4. Nous ____ avons demandé. (them) 5. On ____ achète une nouvelle robe. (you, form. ) 6. Ses parents ____ ont acheté un tailleur. (her) 7. Je vais ____ téléphoner à dix heures. (him) 8. Elle va ____ prêter sa jupe. (me) © 2015 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 B. 1 -9