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“pronoun” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁonɔ̃/

Example

Le pronom remplace souvent un nom.

A pronoun commonly replaces a noun.

Illustration for pronom (pronoun)

How to say “pronoun” in French

“Pronoun” in French is pronom.

A compact linguistic pointer that identifies a person, thing, or group without repeating its name.

Full entry for pronom: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pronom

On utilise un pronom réfléchi quand le sujet agit sur lui-même.

We use a reflexive pronoun when the subject acts on itself.

Tips for using pronom

  • Pronom is masculine, so standard forms include un pronom and les pronoms.

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