« Let he » vs « Let him » : Quelle est la différence ?
pronom objet ('him', 'her', 'me'), jamais un pronom sujet ('he', 'she', 'I').
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Always use object pronouns (him, her, me, us, them) after the verb 'let' when giving a command or permission.
- Use 'him' after let: 'Let him go' (not 'Let he go').
- Use 'us' for suggestions: 'Let us (Let's) start the meeting.'
- Avoid 'he' unless it's a very rare archaic quote like 'Let he who is without sin...'
Overview
let he et let him.let est l'un des marqueurs les plus clairs de ton niveau de maîtrise. En anglais, la grammaire est un système où la fonction d'un mot détermine sa forme.he (pronom sujet) et him (pronom objet) n'est pas une question de style, mais une règle absolue découlant de la nature même du verbe let.let est un verbe transitif. Cela signifie qu'il a besoin d'un objet direct pour recevoir son action (l'action de « permettre » ou de « laisser »). Par conséquent, tu dois toujours utiliser un pronom objet après let.let him, let me, let her, let us et let them sont les seules options correctes. À l'inverse, des constructions telles que let he, let I ou let we sont des erreurs grammaticales majeures qui brisent la logique structurelle de la phrase.let him go et comment appliquer cette règle avec assurance dans tes réunions professionnelles ou tes conversations quotidiennes.let him est la seule forme correcte, il faut revenir aux fondamentaux de la syntaxe anglaise. Le fonctionnement repose sur trois piliers : le cas des pronoms, la transitivité et la nature causative du verbe.- Les pronoms sujets (
I,you,he,she,it,we,they) sont les « acteurs ». Ils font l'action. En français, c'est ton « Je », « Tu », « Il ». Exemple :He calls the office(C'est lui qui appelle). - Les pronoms objets (
me,you,him,her,it,us,them) sont ceux qui « reçoivent » l'action. En français, cela correspondrait à « moi/me », « lui », « nous ». Exemple :The manager saw him(C'est lui qui est vu).
I | me | I read the report. | She emailed me. |he | him | He designed the logo. | The team chose him. |she | her | She leads the project. | We depend on her. |we | us | We will attend. | They invited us. |they| them | They agreed. | The news surprised them. |letLet signifie « permettre » ou « laisser faire ».let. Et comme nous venons de le voir, un objet doit obligatoirement utiliser le pronom objet (him, pas he).Let fait partie d'un groupe restreint de verbes appelés verbes causatifs (comme make ou have). Ces verbes indiquent que le sujet cause une action effectuée par l'objet.to).- En français, on dit : « Laisse-le partir ».
- En anglais, on dit :
Let him go(et non*let him to go).
let him est le résultat d'une collision logique : let (verbe) + him (objet qui reçoit la permission) + go (l'action permise).Let + Objet (Pronom ou Nom) + Verbe de base (Infinitif sans TO)- 1
Let: Le verbe principal. Il reste fixe dans les ordres ou les suggestions. (Note : au présent simple, il prend unsaveche/she/it, par exempleHe lets me use his car, mais la structure qui suit reste la même). - 2
Object: C'est ici que tu places la personne qui reçoit la permission.
- Si c'est un pronom, utilise impérativement la forme objet (
me,him,her,us,them). - Si c'est un nom propre ou un groupe nominal, il ne change pas (
Let Sarah speak,Let the students decide).
- 1
Base Verb: C'est l'infinitif « nu ». Pas deto, pas de-ing, pas desà la fin.
Let me explain. | *Let I explain. | *Let me to explain. |Let him decide. | *Let he decide. | *Let him to decide. |Let her go. | *Let she go. | *Let her to go. |Let us try. / Let's try. | *Let we try. | *Let us to try. |Let them finish.| *Let they finish. | *Let them to finish. |Let the new marketing strategy develop.(Laisse la nouvelle stratégie marketing se développer).Don't let the cold weather stop you.(Ne laisse pas le froid t'arrêter).
let + object + verb est un véritable couteau suisse en anglais. Tu l'utiliseras dans quatre situations principales, du bureau aux réseaux sociaux.My boss let me work from home today.(Mon patron m'a laissé travailler de la maison aujourd'hui).The security guard won't let them enter without a badge.(Le vigile ne les laissera pas entrer sans badge).
Let'sLet's est la contraction de let us. On l'utilise pour proposer une action collective dont on fait partie. C'est l'équivalent de notre impératif à la première personne du pluriel (Allons ! Mangeons !).It's sunny! Let's go to the park.(Il fait beau ! Allons au parc).Let's not waste any more time.(Ne perdons plus de temps).- Dans un contexte professionnel :
Let's schedule a follow-up call.(Planifions un appel de suivi).
let pour demander à quelqu'un de ne pas interférer avec une tierce personne.Let him finish his sentence!(Laisse-le finir sa phrase !).Let her be.(Laisse-la tranquille / Laisse-la être ce qu'elle est).Let it go.(Laisse tomber / Lâche prise — oui, comme dans la chanson !).
let permet d'introduire une information de manière fluide.Let me know if you have questions.(Tiens-moi au courant si tu as des questions).Let us assume for a moment that...(Supposons un instant que...).Let the record show...(Que le procès-verbal indique... — très formel).
Let he)he.- Pourquoi ça arrive : On oublie que
letcommande la structure. Même si « lui » est celui qui fait l'action de parler, grammaticalement, il est d'abord l'objet delet. - La solution : Rappelle-toi que
letest une barrière. Tout pronom qui passe derrièreletdoit porter son « costume d'objet » (him,her,me).
to devant l'infinitif*Let him to go.- Pourquoi ça arrive : En anglais, la grande majorité des verbes suivis d'un autre verbe demandent
to(I want to go,I need to stay). Nous appliquons cette règle générale par automatisme. De plus, en français, nous utilisons souvent une préposition (« Il m'a permis de partir »). - La solution : Apprends par cœur le trio causatif :
LET,MAKE,HAVE. Ces trois-là détestent leto. Ils veulent le verbe pur.
My friend and I)*Let my friend and I go.- Pourquoi ça arrive : On nous a souvent répété qu'il faut dire
My friend and I(sujet) plutôt queMy friend and me. On finit par croire que...and Iest toujours plus « poli » ou correct. - Le test d'isolation : Pour savoir si tu dois utiliser
Ioume, retire « my friend ». Dirais-tuLet I go? Bien sûr que non. Tu diraisLet me go. Donc, la forme correcte est :Let my friend and me go.
let avec d'autres verbes qui expriment la permission ou la causalité. Tu verras que let est assez unique dans sa structure.Let | Let + object + base verb | Naturel / Courant | Let him stay. |Allow | Allow + object + TO + verb | Formel | Allow him to stay. |Permit | Permit + object + TO + verb | Très formel / Administratif | We cannot permit you to enter. |Make | Make + object + base verb | Obligation (pas permission) | He made me cry. |allow ou permit, tu dois ajouter to. Si tu utilises let, tu dois le supprimer. C'est une distinction fondamentale pour sonner comme un locuteur natif.Let vs Leave :- Autoriser quelque chose :
Let(Let me go= Laisse-moi partir). - Abandonner ou laisser un objet :
Leave(Leave me alone= Laisse-moi tranquille /Leave the keys on the table).
*Let me alone, car let attend une action (un verbe) après l'objet.Let he who is without sin... ?him.Let's et pas Let us ?Let's est simplement la contraction. On utilise Let us uniquement dans des contextes extrêmement formels, comme des discours officiels ou des textes religieux. Dans 99 % des cas, utilise Let's.Let us go to the cinema, on aura l'impression que tu parles comme un majordome du 19ème siècle !let ou make ?Let= Tu veux faire l'action, et on te donne la permission. (Liberté).Make= Tu ne veux peut-être pas faire l'action, mais on t'y force. (Contrainte).
to : Let him go (Laisse-le partir) vs Make him go (Force-le à partir).let change au passé ?let est un verbe irrégulier dont la forme ne change pas.- Présent :
He lets me go. - Passé :
Yesterday, he let me go. - Participe passé :
He has let me go.
s à la troisième personne du présent !Pronoun Case after 'Let'
| Subject Pronoun | Object Pronoun (Correct) | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
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I
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me
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Let me help.
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You
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you
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Let you be the judge.
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He
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him
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Let him try.
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She
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her
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Let her speak.
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It
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it
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Let it be.
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We
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us
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Let us pray.
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They
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them
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Let them eat.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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Let us
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Let's
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Suggestions (Let's go!)
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Do not let
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Don't let
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Prohibition (Don't let him!)
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Meanings
The verb 'let' is used to give permission, make suggestions, or issue commands. Because 'let' is a transitive verb, the person receiving the action must be in the objective case.
Permission
Allowing someone to do something.
“My boss won't let him leave early.”
“Will you let her borrow your car?”
Suggestions (First Person Plural)
Using 'let us' (usually contracted to 'let's') to propose an action.
“Let us consider the facts.”
“Let's go to the beach this weekend.”
Archaic/Literary Imperative
A formal or biblical way of stating a condition or command, often using 'he' incorrectly by modern standards.
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
“Let no man put asunder what God has joined.”
Reference Table
| Pronom sujet (Incorrect après 'Let') | Pronom objet (Correct après 'Let') | Exemple correct avec 'Let' |
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`I`
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`me`
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Let `me` help you with that.
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`You`
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`you`
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I'll let `you` decide.
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`He`
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`him`
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Let `him` go to the party.
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`She`
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`her`
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Don't let `her` see the surprise.
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`It`
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`it`
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The cat wants to go outside. Let `it` out.
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`We`
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`us`
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Let `us` know your decision.
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`They`
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`them`
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They look tired. Let `them` rest.
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Spectre de formalité
Please permit him to enter the premises. (Security gate)
Let him in, please. (Security gate)
Let 'im in. (Security gate)
Let the man through! (Security gate)
La règle du 'Let'
DOIT être suivi par...
- Pronom Objet me, you, him, her, it, us, them
NE DOIT PAS être suivi par...
- Pronom Sujet I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Le verbe suivant est toujours...
- Forme de Base go, see, do, be
Pronoms Sujets vs Pronoms Objets
Vérification du Pronom après 'Let'
Le mot directement après 'Let' est-il un pronom ?
Est-ce un pronom OBJET (me, him, her, us, them) ?
Rôles des Pronoms
❌ Ne les utilise pas après 'Let'
- • I
- • He
- • She
- • We
- • They
✅ Utilise-les après 'Let'
- • Me
- • Him
- • Her
- • Us
- • Them
Exemples par niveau
Let him in.
Let him in.
Let me see.
Let me see.
Let us go.
Let us go.
Let them play.
Let them play.
Don't let him drive your car.
Don't let him drive your car.
Will you let her stay tonight?
Will you let her stay tonight?
Please let us know your plans.
Please let us know your plans.
My dad won't let me go to the party.
My dad won't let me go to the party.
If he is tired, let him rest for a while.
If he is tired, let him rest for a while.
Let's not let them influence our decision.
Let's not let them influence our decision.
Why won't you let her explain what happened?
Why won't you let her explain what happened?
Let us assume that the report is correct.
Let us assume that the report is correct.
The security guard wouldn't let him through without ID.
The security guard wouldn't let him through without ID.
Don't let him get under your skin with those comments.
Don't let him get under your skin with those comments.
Let her be the one to decide her own future.
Let her be the one to decide her own future.
We should let them handle the technical details.
We should let them handle the technical details.
Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
The company decided to let him go after the scandal.
The company decided to let him go after the scandal.
Let us not be deterred by these temporary setbacks.
Let us not be deterred by these temporary setbacks.
Should we let them proceed despite the obvious risks?
Should we let them proceed despite the obvious risks?
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone—though grammatically suspect, the phrase remains iconic.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone—though grammatically suspect, the phrase remains iconic.
The magistrate would not let him off the hook so easily.
The magistrate would not let him off the hook so easily.
Let us delve deeper into the socio-economic implications.
Let us delve deeper into the socio-economic implications.
To let him suffer in silence would be a grave injustice.
To let him suffer in silence would be a grave injustice.
Facile à confondre
Learners often use 'leave' when they mean 'allow' (let).
Confusing the imperative with the third-person singular.
Confusing the contraction of 'let us' with the verb 'lets'.
Erreurs courantes
Let he go.
Let him go.
Let him to play.
Let him play.
Let's we go.
Let's go.
My mom let me.
My mom lets me.
Please let they enter.
Please let them enter.
He let her to leave.
He let her leave.
Don't let he see.
Don't let him see.
Let he who wants to come, come.
Let him who wants to come, come.
I'll let you to know.
I'll let you know.
She lets he stay.
She lets him stay.
Let he who is without sin...
Let him who is without sin...
Structures de phrases
Let ___ (object) ___ (verb).
Don't let ___ (object) ___ (verb).
Why won't you let ___ (object) ___ (verb)?
Real World Usage
Let him know I'm running late.
Please let us know your availability.
Don't let them dull your sparkle!
Will they let him through customs?
Just let him leave the food at the door.
I won't let him watch that movie.
Le test du 'Me'
Let me help you.
Attention au 'And'
Let Sarah and him know.
Sois naturel avec 'em'
Offres polies avec 'Let me'
Let me help you.
Smart Tips
Stop and think of the phrase 'Let me'. Since 'me' is an object, 'him' must be the object too.
Use 'Let us know' instead of 'Let's know' to sound more professional.
Names don't change, but the rule for the verb does. Still no 'to'!
Notice that it's always followed by an action. It's the easiest way to suggest something.
Prononciation
H-Dropping
In fast, casual speech, the 'h' in 'him' or 'her' is often dropped.
Flap T
In American English, the 't' in 'let' sounds like a quick 'd' when followed by a vowel.
Imperative Stress
Let HIM do it! (Stress on 'him')
Emphasizing that a specific person should do the task.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Let HIM in, don't let HE win. (Always use the object pronoun!)
Association visuelle
Imagine a bouncer at a club named 'Let'. He only allows people with 'Object' ID cards (me, him, her, us, them) to enter. If someone shows a 'Subject' ID (I, he, she, we, they), he turns them away.
Rhyme
Let him, let her, let them too / Never use 'he' or 'they', it's true!
Story
A king wanted to allow a peasant to enter his castle. He shouted to the guards, 'Let he enter!' but the royal grammarian corrected him, 'Your Majesty, it's Let HIM enter!' The king was so embarrassed he never forgot again.
Word Web
Défi
Write 5 sentences using 'let' with 5 different object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) about things you want to do today.
Notes culturelles
The phrase 'Let he who is without sin' is from the King James Bible. Many native speakers think 'Let he' sounds 'holy' or 'smart' because of this, even though it's technically wrong.
The song 'Let It Go' from Frozen uses 'let' with the object 'it'. It's a perfect example of the standard rule.
In some Northern British dialects, 'let' is used in unique ways, but the pronoun rule 'let him' remains the standard for clarity.
From Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or let go.
Amorces de conversation
Will your parents let you travel alone?
If you were a boss, would you let your employees work from home?
Let's imagine you won the lottery. What's the first thing you'd do?
Do you think schools should let students choose their own subjects?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
He looks tired. You should let ___ rest for a while.
Find and fix the mistake:
The teacher let we leave class early today.
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesPlease let ___ finish his homework before he goes out.
Find and fix the mistake:
My teacher lets we use our phones in class.
Don't let him ___ (see) the surprise yet!
Allow him to enter the room.
'Let he who is hungry eat first.'
A: Can John come with us? B: No, his mom won't ___.
Pick the correct way to suggest a movie.
Match: 1. He, 2. They, 3. We
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesDon't let ___ boss you around. Stand up for yourself!
Please let him ___ his story before you judge.
Why don't you let you and he figure it out?
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Déjalo intentar de nuevo.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the pronouns:
I don't know the answer, so let's ask Sarah. Let ___ explain it.
My phone died, so my friend let I use his.
Translate into English: 'No los dejes comer el postre antes de la cena.'
Choose the best option:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the pairs:
Score: /13
FAQ (8)
Only in archaic, biblical, or poetic contexts. In modern English, it is always `let him`.
`Let` is used for imperatives or with 'I/you/we/they'. `Lets` is only used for 'he/she/it' in the present tense (e.g., 'He lets me go').
No. After `let`, you must use the bare infinitive (the verb without 'to').
`Let's` is a contraction of `let us`. It is used to make a suggestion that includes the speaker.
Yes, `let us` is typically found in formal speeches, prayers, or legal documents.
Use 'don't let' (e.g., `Don't let him leave`).
Rarely. Instead of 'He was let go', we usually say `He was allowed to go` (unless 'let go' means 'fired').
It means 'leave it alone' or 'accept the situation as it is'. It uses the object pronoun `it`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Dejar / Permitir
English uses the bare infinitive, while Spanish often uses the subjunctive.
Laisser
Pronoun placement in French changes in negatives, whereas English stays the same.
Lassen
German word order can place the infinitive at the end of the sentence.
〜させる (Saseru)
Japanese incorporates the 'let' meaning into the verb conjugation itself.
دع (Da') / اسمح (Ismah)
Arabic pronouns are attached to the verb as suffixes.
让 (Ràng)
Chinese pronouns do not change form between subject and object, which causes confusion for Chinese learners of English.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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