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Use of the Relative Pronoun 'que' in French Grammar
Introduction
In French grammar, the relative pronoun que is used to introduce relative clauses and often acts as the direct object in those clauses. This lesson aims to explain the use and function of que in various sentence constructions.
1. Understanding 'que'
Que is a relative pronoun that usually replaces a noun, allowing you to connect two sentences or ideas.
Example: C'est le livre que j'ai lu. (This is the book that I read.)
2. When to Use 'que'
Use que when:
- The antecedent noun is the direct object of the verb in the relative clause.
- It is generally not preceded by a preposition.
3. Structure with 'que'
Antecedent noun + que + subject + verb
- Example: L'homme que tu as vu est mon ami. (The man you saw is my friend.)
4. Examples and Exercises
Examples
- La chanson que j'écoute est douce. (The song that I'm listening to is sweet.)
- La voiture que j'ai vendue était vieille. (The car that I sold was old.)
Exercises
- Exercise 1: Combine the following sentences using que.
- Exercise 2: Construct your own sentences utilizing que as the relative pronoun.
Conclusion
The correct usage of the relative pronoun que will enable you to build complex and fluent sentences in French. Take time to practice the rules and examples provided in this lesson.