USING THE SINGULAR PRONOUNS IL/ELLE IN FRENCH

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Today we will discuss using the third person singular pronouns  IL/ELLE

These two pronouns are used when speaking or saying something about a person, place or thing.

IL-Used for masculine person , place or thing:  Il est grand- He is tall, 

ELLE- Used for feminine  person , place or thing:  Elle est blonde et petite- She is blond and thin.

Remember you always use the third person singular form to say something about a person or thing.

Let’s practice the folowing sentences:

(Halle Berry) Elle est jolie et brune-   She is pretty and is a brunette.

(Britney Spears)  Elle est chanteuse et blonde- She is a singer and blond.

(Angelina Jolie)  Elle est actrice et grande-  She is an actress and tall.

(Whoopi Goldberg)  Elle est noire- She is black.

(Tyler Perry) Il est  grand et beau- He is tall and handsome.

(Brad Pitt) I l est blond- He is blond.

(Denzel Washington)  Il est acteur- He is an actor.

(Chris Rock)  Il est comedien- He is a comedian.

TIP OF THE DAY:  AS YOU LISTEN TO THE AUDIO RECORDING VISUALIZE WHAT EACH SENTENCE MEANS AND REPRESENTS.  HAPPY STUDY!

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