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Let-he vs. I-know : Quelle est la différence ?

Après 'let', utilise toujours un pronom objet ('me', 'him'), jamais un pronom sujet ('I', 'he').
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use object pronouns (him/her/them) after 'let', but subject pronouns (he/she/they) when they are the main subject of a verb like 'know'.

  • Always use 'him', 'her', or 'them' after 'let' (e.g., 'Let him speak').
  • Use 'he', 'she', or 'they' before 'know' (e.g., 'He knows the answer').
  • Never say 'Let he' or 'Him knows' in standard modern English.
Let + 👤 (Object: him/her/them) vs. 👤 (Subject: he/she/they) + Know

Overview

### Overview
Bienvenue dans cette leçon cruciale pour ton passage au niveau B1. Si tu as déjà hésité entre dire Let he go ou Let him go, ou si tu te demandes pourquoi on dit I know him mais jamais I know he, tu es au bon endroit. Aujourd'hui, on s'attaque à un pilier de la grammaire anglaise : la distinction entre les pronoms sujets et les pronoms objets, particulièrement après le verbe let.
En tant que francophones, nous avons un avantage : notre langue fonctionne de manière très similaire sur ce point précis. Quand tu dis « Laisse-le partir » au lieu de « Laisse-il partir », tu appliques déjà la règle que nous allons étudier en anglais. Pourtant, une fois face à l'anglais, beaucoup d'élèves perdent leurs moyens et se laissent influencer par la structure de la phrase, oubliant que le pronom qui suit let n'est pas celui qui fait l'action, mais celui qui la subit (grammaticalement parlant).
Comprendre cette différence, ce n'est pas juste une question de « faire moins de fautes ». C'est une question de fluidité et de crédibilité. En anglais, utiliser un pronom sujet à la place d'un pronom objet après un verbe transitif comme let sonne immédiatement très « faux » à l'oreille d'un natif.
C'est une erreur qui bloque la compréhension naturelle. Dans cette leçon, on va décortiquer pourquoi let exige un pronom objet, comment ne plus jamais confondre he et him dans ce contexte, et comment structurer tes phrases pour sonner comme un pro, que ce soit au bureau ou en voyage.
### How This Grammar Works
Pour bien comprendre ce qui se passe avec let, il faut d'abord faire un petit rappel sur la nature des pronoms en anglais. Contrairement au français où les pronoms peuvent devenir assez complexes (pense aux « y » et « en »), l'anglais est assez binaire : soit le pronom est le sujet (celui qui fait l'action), soit il est l'objet (celui qui reçoit l'action).
Regarde ce tableau comparatif. C'est ta base de travail :
| Fonction | Pronoms Sujets (Subject Pronouns) | Pronoms Objets (Object Pronouns) |
|---|---|---|
| 1ère pers. sing. | I (Je) | me (me/moi) |
| 2ème pers. sing. | you (tu/toi) | you (te/toi) |
| 3ème pers. masc. | he (il) | him (le/lui) |
| 3ème pers. fém. | she (elle) | her (la/elle/lui) |
| Neutre (choses) | it (il/elle) | it (le/la) |
| 1ère pers. plur. | we (nous) | us (nous) |
| 2ème pers. plur. | you (vous) | you (vous) |
| 3ème pers. plur. | they (ils/elles) | them (les/eux/elles) |
Le verbe let est ce qu'on appelle un verbe transitif. En gros, il a besoin d'un complément d'objet direct pour avoir du sens. Tu ne peux pas juste dire I let (Je laisse) sans préciser *qui* ou *quoi* tu laisses.
Puisque ce qui suit let est un objet, tu dois utiliser la colonne de droite du tableau ci-dessus.
Mais là où ça devient subtil pour nous, c'est que let est aussi un verbe causatif. Cela signifie qu'on l'utilise pour dire qu'on permet à quelqu'un de faire une action. Dans la phrase Let him speak (Laisse-le parler), c'est bien him (lui) qui va parler.
Dans notre tête de francophone, on a tendance à vouloir mettre un pronom sujet parce que c'est « lui » qui fait l'action de parler. Mais en anglais, la règle syntaxique prime sur la logique de l'action : comme le pronom est placé juste après le verbe let, il est l'objet de la permission.
C'est exactement comme en français : on dit « Laisse-le » (objet) et non « Laisse-il » (sujet). Si tu gardes ce réflexe du français, tu ne te tromperas jamais en anglais.
### Formation Pattern
La structure avec let est l'une des plus régulières en anglais. Une fois que tu as mémorisé la formule, elle ne change jamais. Voici la « recette » :
[Sujet] + [let / lets] + [Pronom Objet] + [Verbe à la base verbale]
Analysons chaque ingrédient :
  1. 1Le Sujet : C'est la personne qui donne la permission.
  • My boss lets... (Mon patron laisse...)
  • I let... (Je laisse...)
  1. 1Le verbe let : Attention à la conjugaison au présent !
  • À la 3ème personne du singulier (he, she, it ou un nom singulier), on ajoute un -s : He lets.
  • Pour tout le reste, c'est let.
  • Au passé, bonne nouvelle : let reste let ! Yesterday, she let me stay.
  1. 1Le Pronom Objet : C'est le cœur de notre sujet. C'est ici qu'on utilise me, him, her, us, them.
  1. 1La Base Verbale : C'est l'infinitif du verbe sans le to. C'est une erreur classique des francophones de vouloir ajouter un to (parce qu'en français on dit souvent « laisser... à » ou parce qu'on pense à l'infinitif).
  • On dit : Let him go.
  • On ne dit JAMAIS : Let him to go.
Exemples concrets :
  • She lets me use her car. (Elle me laisse utiliser sa voiture.)
  • Don't let them enter the room. (Ne les laisse pas entrer dans la pièce.)
  • Let us help you. (Laisse-nous t'aider.)
Le cas particulier de Let's :
Tu connais sûrement Let's go !. Sais-tu ce que signifie vraiment cette apostrophe ? C'est la contraction de Let us.
Quand on dit Let's, on utilise en fait le pronom objet us. C'est l'exemple parfait de notre règle en action. On l'utilise pour faire une suggestion qui inclut tout le monde, y compris soi-même.
### When To Use It
On utilise cette structure dans quatre situations principales de la vie quotidienne et professionnelle :
#### 1. Donner ou demander une permission
C'est l'usage le plus fréquent. On exprime le fait d'autoriser quelqu'un à faire quelque chose.
  • My parents let me travel alone when I was 18. (Mes parents m'ont laissé voyager seul quand j'avais 18 ans.)
  • Will you let her come to the party? (Est-ce que tu la laisseras venir à la fête ?)
#### 2. Faire des suggestions avec Let's
Comme mentionné plus haut, c'est la forme impérative pour inclure le groupe.
  • It's sunny! Let's eat outside. (Il fait beau ! Mangeons dehors.)
  • Let's not talk about work right now. (Ne parlons pas de travail pour l'instant.)
#### 3. Proposer son aide poliment
C'est une nuance très utile au bureau ou dans un contexte de service.
  • Let me check that for you. (Laissez-moi vérifier cela pour vous.)
  • Let me carry your bags. (Laisse-moi porter tes sacs.)
#### 4. Exprimer une cause ou une conséquence (sens figuré)
Parfois, let ne signifie pas donner une permission formelle, mais plutôt laisser une situation se produire.
  • Don't let the coffee get cold. (Ne laisse pas le café refroidir.)
  • Let the water boil for five minutes. (Laisse l'eau bouillir pendant cinq minutes.)
### Common Mistakes
En tant que prof, je vois les mêmes erreurs revenir sans cesse chez mes élèves francophones. Voici comment les éviter :
1. L'erreur « Let he » (Le transfert du sujet)
C'est l'erreur la plus grave. On pense : « C'est lui qui part, donc j'utilise 'he' ».
  • Faux : *Let he decide.
  • Juste : Let him decide.
  • Pourquoi ? Parce qu'en anglais, la position après le verbe est une position d'objet. Pense à « Laisse-le ».
2. L'ajout du to (L'infinitif fantôme)
En français, on a souvent des prépositions après nos verbes. En anglais, après let, le verbe est « nu ».
  • Faux : *She let me to speak.
  • Juste : She let me speak.
  • Astuce : Imagine que let est un aimant qui repousse le to.
3. Confondre lets et let's
C'est une erreur d'orthographe qui change tout le sens.
  • He lets me stay. (Il me laisse rester - c'est le verbe conjugué).
  • Let's stay. (Restons - c'est une suggestion, contraction de let us).
  • Règle : Si tu parles d'une tierce personne qui donne une permission, c'est lets. Si tu proposes une action au groupe, c'est let's.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Il est crucial de comparer let avec ses cousins allow et permit, car ils signifient presque la même chose mais se construisent différemment. C'est là que beaucoup d'étudiants B1 s'emmêlent les pinceaux.
| Verbe | Structure | Formalité | Exemple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let | Let + Objet + Base Verbale | Informel / Neutre | Let him go. |
| Allow | Allow + Objet + to + Infinitif | Formel | Allow him to go. |
| Permit | Permit + Objet + to + Infinitif | Très formel | Permit him to go. |
| Make | Make + Objet + Base Verbale | Obligation | Make him go. |
Note importante : Make fonctionne exactement comme let (pas de to), mais le sens change. Let c'est la permission (on dit oui), Make c'est l'obligation (on force).
Exemple de contraste :
  • My boss let me leave early. (Mon patron m'a autorisé, il est sympa.)
  • My boss made me stay late. (Mon patron m'a forcé, je n'avais pas le choix.)
  • My boss allowed me to leave early. (Même sens que let, mais plus professionnel/écrit.)
### Quick FAQ
1. Est-ce que je peux dire Let's us go ?
Non ! C'est un pléonasme. Let's contient déjà us. C'est comme si tu disais « Laisse-nous nous partir ». Dis simplement Let's go ou, de manière très formelle, Let us go.
2. Pourquoi dit-on Let me know ?
C'est une expression idiomatique très courante qui signifie « Tiens-moi au courant ». Elle suit parfaitement notre règle : let (verbe) + me (pronom objet) + know (base verbale). C'est beaucoup plus naturel que de dire Inform me.
3. Comment faire la négation avec let ?
Pour la permission : He doesn't let me drive. (Il ne me laisse pas conduire).
Pour une suggestion : Let's not go there. (N'allons pas là-bas). Attention, on ne dit pas *Don't let's go, même si on l'entend parfois dans de vieux films, c'est très daté.
4. Est-ce que let change au passé ?
Non, c'est un verbe irrégulier invariable : let (présent) -> let (passé) -> let (participe passé). C'est le contexte qui te dira s'il s'agit du présent ou du passé. Par exemple : Yesterday, he let me finish early (Hier, il m'a laissé finir tôt).

Pronoun Case Selection

Person Subject (with Know) Object (with Let) Example with Let Example with Know
1st Sing.
I
me
Let me go.
I know him.
2nd Sing.
you
you
Let you be.
You know me.
3rd Sing. (M)
he
him
Let him stay.
He knows it.
3rd Sing. (F)
she
her
Let her speak.
She knows us.
1st Plur.
we
us
Let us (Let's) eat.
We know them.
3rd Plur.
they
them
Let them try.
They know why.

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage Note
Let us
Let's
Used for suggestions (Let's go!)
He knows
He's known
Present perfect (He has known)
Do not let
Don't let
Negative imperative
Does not know
Doesn't know
Negative declarative

Meanings

This rule distinguishes between the causative/imperative use of 'let' (which requires an object pronoun) and the declarative use of 'know' (which requires a subject pronoun).

1

Permission/Causative

Using 'let' to allow someone to do something or to suggest an action.

“Let her finish her sentence.”

“Don't let them enter the room yet.”

2

Assertion/Knowledge

Using 'know' to state that a subject possesses information.

“He knows exactly what happened.”

“They know how to fix the car.”

3

Idiomatic Suggestions

Using 'Let's' as a contraction for 'Let us' to make a group proposal.

“Let's go to the beach!”

“Let's not talk about that right now.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Let-he vs. I-know : Quelle est la différence ?
Pronom Sujet (Celui qui fait l'action) Pronom Objet (Celui qui reçoit l'action) Exemple Correct avec 'Let'
`I`
`me`
Please let **me** know.
`He`
`him`
The coach let **him** play.
`She`
`her`
Did you let **her** in?
`We`
`us`
He won't let **us** fail.
`They`
`them`
Let **them** try to fix it first.
`You`
`you`
I'll let **you** decide.
`It`
`it`
Don't let **it** fall.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
Please permit him to enter the premises.

Please permit him to enter the premises. (Security/Home)

Neutre
Let him come in.

Let him come in. (Security/Home)

Informel
Let him in.

Let him in. (Security/Home)

Argot
Let 'im in.

Let 'im in. (Security/Home)

Rôles des Pronoms

Pronoms

Sujet (Celui qui fait l'action)

  • I, he, she, we, they e.g., **He** knows the way.

Objet (Celui qui reçoit l'action)

  • me, him, her, us, them e.g., Let **him** go.

Pronoms Sujets vs. Pronoms Objets

Pronoms Sujets
I **I** like pizza.
She **She** is a doctor.
We **We** are studying.
Pronoms Objets (À utiliser après 'Let')
me Let **me** see.
her Let **her** try.
us Let **us** help.

Choisir le Bon Pronom

1

Le pronom est-il juste après le verbe 'let' ?

YES
Utilise un pronom OBJET ('me', 'him', 'her', 'us', 'them').
NO
Est-ce le sujet principal de la phrase ? Si oui, utilise un pronom SUJET ('I', 'he', 'she', 'we', 'they').

Cas d'Utilisation des Pronoms

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Utiliser Avant le Verbe

  • • `I` go
  • • `He` runs
  • • `They` study
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Utiliser Après 'Let'

  • • Let `me` go
  • • Let `him` run
  • • Let `them` study
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Utiliser Après les Prépositions (comme 'for', 'with')

  • • For `me`
  • • With `him`
  • • About `them`
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Exemples par niveau

1

Let's go to the park.

Let's go to the park.

2

I know your name.

I know your name.

3

Let him play.

Let him play.

4

He knows me.

He knows me.

1

Don't let her cry.

Don't let her cry.

2

She knows the answer.

She knows the answer.

3

Let them come inside.

Let them come inside.

4

They know we are here.

They know we are here.

1

Let him decide; he knows what he wants.

Let him decide; he knows what he wants.

2

If you let her help, she will feel better.

If you let her help, she will feel better.

3

We know they are busy, so let's not bother them.

We know they are busy, so let's not bother them.

4

Let us know if you need anything.

Let us know if you need anything.

1

Rather than forcing the issue, let him come to his own conclusion.

Rather than forcing the issue, let him come to his own conclusion.

2

She knows full well that we can't let them stay past midnight.

She knows full well that we can't let them stay past midnight.

3

Let it be known that he knows nothing of our plans.

Let it be known that he knows nothing of our plans.

4

Don't let their opinions discourage you; you know your worth.

Don't let their opinions discourage you; you know your worth.

1

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, for he knows the weight of guilt.

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, for he knows the weight of guilt.

2

Should they refuse to cooperate, let them face the consequences.

Should they refuse to cooperate, let them face the consequences.

3

He knows the intricacies of the law, so let him handle the negotiations.

He knows the intricacies of the law, so let him handle the negotiations.

4

Let us not pretend that she knows more than she actually does.

Let us not pretend that she knows more than she actually does.

1

The director was adamant: let them flounder if they must, provided they know the risks.

The director was adamant: let them flounder if they must, provided they know the risks.

2

Let there be no doubt that he knows exactly where the bodies are buried.

Let there be no doubt that he knows exactly where the bodies are buried.

3

To let him believe otherwise would be a disservice, as he knows the truth deep down.

To let him believe otherwise would be a disservice, as he knows the truth deep down.

4

Let us delve into the archives; she knows where the key is hidden.

Let us delve into the archives; she knows where the key is hidden.

Facile à confondre

Let-he vs. I-know: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Leave

Learners often use 'leave' when they mean 'allow' (e.g., 'Leave me go').

Let-he vs. I-know: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Make

Both are causative, but 'let' is about permission while 'make' is about force.

Let-he vs. I-know: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Allow

They mean the same thing but have different grammar.

Erreurs courantes

✗

Let he go.

✓

Let him go.

After 'let', we always use the object form 'him'.
✗

Him knows.

✓

He knows.

The person doing the knowing is the subject, so use 'he'.
✗

Let's we go.

✓

Let's go.

'Let's' already includes 'us'. Adding 'we' is redundant and wrong.
✗

Let me to help.

✓

Let me help.

'Let' is followed by the base verb without 'to'.
✗

Don't let they see.

✓

Don't let them see.

Negative imperatives still require the object pronoun 'them'.
✗

She know him.

✓

She knows him.

Don't forget the third-person 's' on 'knows'.
✗

Let her to speak.

✓

Let her speak.

Again, no 'to' after 'let'.
✗

Let him who knows tell us.

✓

Let him who knows tell us.

Wait, this is actually correct! But learners often say 'Let he who knows'.
✗

I let him to know the truth.

✓

I let him know the truth.

Even when 'know' is the second verb, 'let' prevents the use of 'to'.
✗

He let her knows.

✓

He let her know.

The second verb after 'let' never takes an 's'.
✗

Let he who is without sin...

✓

Let him who is without sin...

Even in formal/biblical contexts, 'him' is the standard grammatical choice.

Structures de phrases

Let ___ (object) ___ (verb).

___ (subject) knows that ___.

Don't let ___ (object) ___ (verb) until ___.

If you let ___ (object) ___ (verb), ___ (subject) will know ___.

Real World Usage

Texting constant

Let me know when u r here.

Job Interview common

I know I can contribute to this team if you let me show my skills.

Social Media very common

Let them hate, she knows she's iconic.

Travel common

Let us through, we know our flight is boarding.

Food Delivery occasional

Let him leave it at the door, he knows the code.

Ordering Food common

Let's get the pizza, everyone knows it's the best.

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Pense à 'Let's'

Le mot 'Let's' est la forme contractée de 'Let us'. Le pronom 'us' est un pronom objet. C'est un excellent moyen de te rappeler que 'let' est toujours suivi d'un objet ! "Let's go to the park."
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Attention à 'And I'

La situation la plus délicate, c'est avec une autre personne. On dit souvent 'you and I', mais après 'let', il faut dire 'let you and me'. Pour vérifier, enlève 'you' : 'let me' est correct, 'let I' ne l'est pas.
My parents let my sister and me stay out.
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Pense au 'Receveur'

Imagine que la personne après 'let' est celle qui 'reçoit' la permission. En grammaire anglaise, les 'receveurs' sont des objets, donc ils ont besoin d'un pronom objet (me, him, her, us, them). Let them try.
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Langage Archaïque

Tu pourrais voir 'Let he who...' dans de vieux livres ou des textes religieux. C'est archaïque, ne l'utilise pas en anglais moderne, ça sonnerait très bizarre.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
(Bible)

Smart Tips

Stop! Think of the word 'him'. If you can't say 'Let him', you shouldn't say 'Let he'.

Let he speak. → Let him speak.

Use 'Let me know' instead of 'Tell me'. It sounds more polite and professional.

Tell me when you are ready. → Let me know when you are ready.

Remember it's a group activity. If you are alone, use 'Let me'.

Let's I go to the store. → Let me go to the store.

The pronoun between them must be an object, but the pronoun before 'know' in a new clause must be a subject.

Let he know that him is wrong. → Let him know that he is wrong.

Prononciation

/lɛts/

Let's Contraction

The 's' in 'Let's' is pronounced as /s/, not /z/.

/lɛtɪm/

Let him Reduction

In fast speech, the 'h' in 'him' is often dropped.

Imperative Let

Let him GO! ↘

A strong command or insistence.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Let the OBJECT in; the SUBJECT KNOWS the way.

Association visuelle

Imagine a gatekeeper named 'Let' who only allows people carrying 'Object' bags (him, her, them) to pass. Next to him is a wise man named 'Know' who only talks to 'Subject' kings (he, she, they).

Rhyme

After Let, use Him or Her. Before Know, use He or She, for sure!

Story

A king (He) knows where the treasure is. He tells the guard, 'Let him (the servant) go find it.' The king is the subject who knows, but the servant is the object being let go.

Word Web

LetHimHerThemKnowHeSheThey

Défi

Write 5 sentences about your family using 'Let' and 'Know' correctly (e.g., 'I let him cook because he knows the recipe').

Notes culturelles

Using 'Let's' is the most common way to make a suggestion without sounding bossy. It implies equality.

You might hear 'Let us' used more formally in religious contexts, whereas 'Let's' is universal.

The phrase 'Let him be' is a common way to say 'Leave him alone'.

The word 'let' comes from the Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or bequeath. 'Know' comes from 'cnawan', meaning to perceive or recognize.

Amorces de conversation

“

Let's decide on a movie. Do you know any good ones?

“

If you could let anyone in the world lead your country, who would it be?

“

Let's talk about your future. What do you know for sure?

“

Do you let your friends borrow your car? Why or why not?

Sujets d'écriture

Write about a time you let someone help you with a problem.
Describe a secret you have. Does anyone else know it? Will you let them tell others?
If you were a boss, how would you let your employees work?
Discuss the phrase 'Let it be'. What does it mean to you?

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Choisis le pronom correct.

The coach won't let ___ play until his knee is better.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him
Après le verbe 'let', nous devons utiliser un pronom objet. 'him' est le pronom objet pour 'he'.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Please let she know that I'll be late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please let her know that I'll be late.
Le pronom après 'let' doit être un pronom objet. La forme objet de 'she' est 'her'.
Quelle phrase est grammaticalement correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go to the park.
'Let's' est la contraction correcte de 'Let us', utilisée pour faire une suggestion. 'Let we' est incorrect car 'we' est un pronom sujet.

Score: /3

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Fill in the correct pronoun (he/him).

Let ___ finish his work; ___ knows what he is doing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him / He
'Let' takes the object 'him', while 'knows' takes the subject 'He'.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence. Choix multiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go to the store.
'Let's' is the correct contraction for a suggestion.
Correct the error in the sentence: 'She let he stay because she knows him.' Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She let he stay because she knows him.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She let him stay because she knows him.
'Let' must be followed by 'him'.
Change the sentence to use 'Let'. 'He is allowed to leave.' Sentence Transformation

He is allowed to leave.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let him leave.
'Let him leave' is the causative equivalent of 'He is allowed to leave'.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Should I tell him? B: No, don't let ___ know yet.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him
'Let' requires the object pronoun 'him'.
Which pronoun follows 'Let'? Grammar Sorting

Select the correct group.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Me, Him, Her, Us
These are the object pronouns required by 'let'.
Is the following rule true or false? True False Rule

You should use 'to' after the word 'let'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
'Let' is followed by the bare infinitive (no 'to').
Match the subject to the object. Match Pairs

He -> ?, They -> ?, We -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Him, Them, Us
These are the corresponding object pronouns.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

14 exercises
Choisis le pronom correct. Texte trous

Could you let ___ borrow your pen for a second?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me
Choisis le pronom correct. Texte trous

Don't let ___ boss you around like that!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Her parents let she and her brother use the car.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Her parents let her and her brother use the car.
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The teacher let us leave early.
Écris la phrase anglaise correcte. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Déjame pensar un momento.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let me think for a moment.","Let me think for a second."]
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I won't let her tell the secret.
Associe chaque pronom sujet à son pronom objet. Match Pairs

Match the subjects with their object forms:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Choisis les mots corrects. Texte trous

Just let ___ know what you decide.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: us
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Let he and I figure it out ourselves.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let him and me figure it out ourselves.
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Don't let the dog sleep on the sofa.
Quelle phrase est correcte pour faire une suggestion ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go home.
Écris la phrase anglaise correcte. Traduction

Translate into English: 'El policía le dejó ir con una advertencia.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["The police officer let him go with a warning."]
Associe le début de la phrase à la bonne fin. Match Pairs

Match the sentence parts:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He wouldn't let me use my phone.

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FAQ (8)

'Let's' is a contraction of `Let us`. In modern English, we use the contraction for suggestions and the full form only for very formal permission.

This is a famous biblical quote. While it uses `he` (subject), it is considered archaic. In modern conversation, you should always use `him`.

It can be both! Context matters. If a boss says it, it's a command. If a friend says it about a bad boyfriend, it's a suggestion.

`Let him` is followed by a base verb (`Let him go`). `Allow him` is followed by 'to' (`Allow him to go`).

This is actually grammatically incorrect (it should be 'you and me'), but it is a common mistake even among native speakers.

Yes, if it is the main verb of the clause. For example, `He knows` or `They know`.

Yes! You can say `Let the water boil` or `Let it be`.

It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for both business emails and texting friends.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Dejar / Que + Subjunctive

Spanish uses subject pronouns in 'que' clauses.

French moderate

Laisser / Faire

Pronoun placement is before or after the verb depending on the mood.

German high

Lassen

German case marking is more distinct on nouns, not just pronouns.

Japanese low

〜させる (Saseru)

Japanese is synthetic (verb endings), English is analytic (separate words).

Arabic moderate

دع (Da') / خلّي (Khalli)

Arabic pronouns are attached as suffixes to the verb.

Chinese partial

让 (Ràng)

Lack of case inflection in Chinese.

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