10/06/2026
🇫🇷 FRENCH LESSON #1
SUBJECT PRONOUNS
In English, we use words like I, you, we, and they to show who is doing the action.
In French, these are called subject pronouns.
Let's break down the four essential pronouns from the lesson graphic, look at how they work, and practice pronouncing them.
The Core Pronouns:
JE (i)
Pronunciation: 🔊 Zhuh
How to use it: Use this when you are talking about yourself.
💡 Quick Tip:
If the word after Je starts with a vowel or a silent 'h', Je shrinks to J' (for example: J'habite = I live, J'aime = I love).
TU (You) – informal/singular
Pronunciation: 🔊 Too
How to use it: Use this when talking to one person you know well—like a friend, a family member, a child, or a peer.
NOUS (We)
Pronunciation: 🔊 Noo (the 's' at the end is completely silent!)
How to use it: Use this when speaking on behalf of a group that includes yourself.
VOUS (You) – formal or plural
Pronunciation: 🔊 Voo (the 's' is also silent)
How to use it:
This word pulls double duty in French:
1. Plural:
Use it whenever you are talking to more than one person (like saying "you all" or "y'all").
2. Formal:
Use it when talking to one person you don't know well, an acquaintance, a stranger, or someone in a professional setting (like a boss or a teacher) to show respect.
Have fun! 😇
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