Basic Sentence Structure in French: SVO Order

In French, the way sentences are put together is pretty similar to English.

They usually follow the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order.

What Do These Terms Mean?

1. Subject (S): This is the person or thing that is doing something.
2. Verb (V): This is the action word.
3. Object (O): This is the person or thing that gets the action done to it.

Example Sentences:

1. Marie mange une pomme.
   (Marie eats an apple.)

   • Subject: Marie
   • Verb: mange (eats)
   • Object: une pomme (an apple)

2. Paul joue au football.
   (Paul plays football.)

   • Subject: Paul
   • Verb: joue (plays)
   • Object: au football (football)

3. Les enfants regardent la télévision.
   (The children watch TV.)

   • Subject: Les enfants (the children)
   • Verb: regardent (watch)
   • Object: la télévision (TV)

Practice

Now, give it a try! Make your own SVO sentences in French!