An indirect object expresses to whom or for whom an action is done 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?) © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-1 1
Indirect object pronouns replace indirect object nouns. © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-2 2
The indirect object pronoun usually precedes the conjugated verb. In a negative statement, place the indirect object pronoun between ne and the conjugated verb. © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-3 3
When an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the indirect object pronoun precedes the infinitive. © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-4 4
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The indirect object pronouns me and te become m’ and t’ before a verb beginning with a vowel sound. © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-6 6
Disjunctive pronouns Disjunctive pronouns can also be used alone or in phrases without a verb. © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-7 7
Disjunctive pronouns (continued) Disjunctive pronouns emphasize the person to whom they refer. To say myself, ourselves, etc., add -même(s) after the disjunctive pronoun. © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-8 8
Essayez. Complétez les phrases avec le pronom Essayez! Complétez les phrases avec le pronom d’objet indirect approprié. 1. Tu ________ montres tes photos? (us) 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) nous © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc. 6B.1-9 9