Coffee Break French CBF 2:25 | Relative pronouns qui and que
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Aug 26, 2009 Dive into the world of French relative pronouns with a focus on 'qui' and 'que.' Discover how 'qui' connects to subjects and is followed by verbs, while 'que' links to objects. Explore English equivalents, and learn the crucial distinction that makes all the difference in forming sentences. There’s a fun twist as they explain how 'qui' can refer to things too! Plus, get tips on the tricky agreement of past participles. Perfect for French enthusiasts looking to master these key elements of the language!
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Use Nous Form For Imperfect Stem
- Refresh present-tense endings for -re and -ir verbs to form the imperfect correctly.
- Use nous form (vendons → venions) as the stem for imperfect conjugation.
Funny Plane Review Example
- Mark uses a humorous review example to introduce qui/que: "It's the boy who is under the plane."
- The silly image helps listeners remember the relative-pronoun distinction.
Use Qui For Subjects
- Use qui when the relative pronoun refers to the subject and is immediately followed by a verb.
- Apply qui for people or things when the clause's subject follows the pronoun.