In this lesson, we will learn about the subject pronoun "she" in French. We'll also cover some important grammar points to help you better understand the language.

Subject Pronouns

In French, we use special words called subject pronouns to talk about people or things. Here are the subject pronouns you need to know:

• je (I)
• tu (you - informal, for one friend)
• il (he)
• elle (she)
• on (one or people in general)
• nous (we)
• vous (you - polite or for more than one person)
• ils (they - for a group of boys or mixed gender)
• elles (they - for a group of girls)

So, remember, the pronoun for "she" is "elle."

Understanding Gender and Number in Nouns

In French, nouns (words for things or people) are either masculine or feminine.

• A masculine noun uses the words "le" (the) or "un" (a).
• A feminine noun uses "la" (the) or "une" (a).

Here are some examples:

1. Masculine Examples:

   • le livre (the book)
   • un crayon (a pencil)

2. Feminine Examples:

   • la table (the table)
   • une chaise (a chair)

When talking about groups of people or things:

• Masculine plural nouns use "les" (the).
• Feminine plural nouns also use "les."

If a group has both boys and girls, we treat it as masculine.

Present Tense Conjugation of Regular -er Verbs

Regular -er verbs in French change in a set way in the present tense. To change a regular -er verb, you remove the -er ending and add endings that match the subject pronoun.

Example with the verb aimer (to love):

| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation |
|------------------|-------------|
| je | aime |
| tu | aimes |
| il/elle/on | aime |
| nous | aimons |
| vous | aimez |
| ils/elles | aiment |

For example, to say "she loves," you would say "elle aime."

Introduction to Articles

Articles are special words in French that help describe nouns. There are two types:

• Definite Articles (for specific things):

  • le (the - for a boy or masculine noun)
  • la (the - for a girl or feminine noun)
  • les (the - for both boys and girls)

• Indefinite Articles (for general things):

  • un (a - for a boy or masculine noun)
  • une (a - for a girl or feminine noun)
  • des (some - for both boys and girls)

Basic Negation

To change a sentence to negative in French, use "ne... pas." Put "ne" before the verb and "pas" after it.

Example:

• Positive: Elle aime (She loves).
• Negative: Elle ne aime pas (She does not love).

If the verb starts with a vowel sound, "ne" changes to "n'." For example, "Elle n'aime pas" (She does not love).

Practice Sentences

To help you understand better, let’s practice with a few sentences:

1. Positive: Elle est heureuse. (She is happy.)
2. Negative: Elle ne danse pas. (She does not dance.)
3. Article: La fille mange. (The girl eats.)
4. Conjugation: Elle joue au tennis. (She plays tennis.)

By learning these basic parts of French grammar, you are on your way to getting better at the language. Remember, practicing regularly will help the information stick in your mind!