Coffee Break French Lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles - Which one to choose? | A Coffee Break with Max
Sep 22, 2025
Max delves into the intricacies of French relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, and lesquelles. Instead of a grammar lecture, he offers relatable examples that bring clarity to their use. Listeners also get to engage in practical exercises that boost confidence in using these forms. Max highlights key tips to help you choose the right pronoun in context, making learning both fun and interactive.
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Relative Pronouns With Prepositions
- Lequel and its forms replace a noun preceded by a preposition and often translate as "which" or "whom."
- Choose the form to match the noun's gender and number: masculine/feminine and singular/plural.
Living In A House Example
- Max gives a concrete example: "La maison dans laquelle j'habite est grande."
- This shows feminine singular "laquelle" used because maison is feminine singular.
Keys And Agreement Example
- Max demonstrates keys: "Voici les clés avec lesquels j'ai ouvert la porte."
- He explains lesquelles is used for les clés because they are feminine plural.