© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-1 An indirect object expresses to whom or for whom an action is done. In the example below, the indirect object.

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1 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-1 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?)

2 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-2 Indirect object pronouns replace indirect object nouns.

3 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-3 The indirect object pronoun usually precedes the conjugated verb. In a negative statement, place the indirect object pronoun between ne and the conjugated verb.

4 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-4 When an infinitive follows a conjugated verb, the indirect object pronoun precedes the infinitive.

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6 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-6 The indirect object pronouns me and te become m’ and t’ before a verb beginning with a vowel sound.

7 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-7 Disjunctive pronouns Disjunctive pronouns can also be used alone or in phrases without a verb.

8 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-8 Disjunctive pronouns (continued) Disjunctive pronouns emphasize the person to whom they refer. To say myself, ourselves, etc., add -même(s) after the disjunctive pronoun.

9 © and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.6B.1-9 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