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Let them vs. Let they : Quelle est la différence ?

Après le verbe 'let', utilise toujours un pronom objet comme me, her, ou them.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Always use object pronouns (them, him, me) after 'let' because 'let' is a verb that requires an object to receive the action.

  • Use 'them' not 'they' after let: 'Let them eat.' (Correct) vs 'Let they eat.' (Incorrect)
  • The verb following the object must be in the base form: 'Let them go' (not 'to go').
  • This applies to all pronouns: use me, us, him, her, and them after the word let.
Let + 👤 (Object Pronoun: me/him/her/them/us) + 🏃 (Base Verb)

Overview

### Overview
Comprendre la différence entre let them et let they est une étape cruciale pour franchir le cap du niveau intermédiaire en anglais. Si tu as déjà eu un doute au moment de choisir entre ces deux formes, rassure-toi : c'est l'une des erreurs les plus fréquentes chez les francophones. Pourquoi ?
Parce que notre propre langue nous tend des pièges structurels. En gros, la question ici n'est pas seulement de choisir le bon mot, mais de comprendre la fonction du pronom dans la phrase.
En anglais, comme en français, les pronoms changent de forme selon qu'ils sont le sujet de l'action (celui qui fait) ou l'objet de l'action (celui qui subit ou reçoit). La règle d'or est simple : après le verbe let, on utilise toujours le pronom objet. Let them est donc la seule forme correcte, tandis que let they est une erreur grammaticale majeure.
Pourquoi est-ce si important ? Parce que let est ce qu'on appelle un verbe de permission ou un verbe causatif. Il établit un pont entre une autorité (le sujet) et une action effectuée par quelqu'un d'autre (l'objet).
Si tu maîtrises cette distinction, tu ne te contenteras pas d'éviter une faute ; tu commenceras à structurer tes pensées de manière plus fluide et naturelle, en évitant de traduire littéralement depuis le français. Dans ce cours, nous allons décortiquer ensemble pourquoi them l'emporte sur they et comment utiliser cette structure pour exprimer la permission, la suggestion ou même l'acceptation avec l'aisance d'un natif.
### How This Grammar Works
Pour bien comprendre comment fonctionne let them, il faut d'abord regarder la nature du verbe let. En français, nous le traduisons généralement par « laisser » ou « permettre ». C'est un verbe transitif, ce qui signifie qu'il a besoin d'un complément d'objet direct (COD) pour avoir un sens complet.
Regarde la structure d'une phrase simple :
  • I see them. (Je les vois.)
  • Tu ne dirais jamais I see they, n'est-ce pas ? C'est exactement la même logique avec let.
La particularité de let est qu'il appartient à la catégorie des verbes causatifs. En anglais, ces verbes indiquent qu'une personne cause ou permet une action réalisée par une autre personne. La structure est la suivante :
Subject + let + Object + Bare Infinitive
Le « Bare Infinitive » est simplement l'infinitif sans le to. C'est là que beaucoup de francophones trébuchent. En français, on dit « Laisse-les partir » ou « Permets-leur de partir ». En anglais, on retire le to.
Comparons les deux langues :
  • Français : Je les laisse (objet) + partir (infinitif).
  • Anglais : I let them (objet) + go (infinitif sans to).
L'erreur let they vient souvent d'une confusion mentale avec la proposition subordonnée française : « Laisse qu'ils partent ». Dans cette phrase française, « ils » est le sujet du verbe « partent ». Mais en anglais, la structure avec let ne permet pas de subordonnée avec that.
On reste sur une structure directe où le pronom subit l'action de « laisser », d'où l'obligation d'utiliser le pronom objet them.
### Formation Pattern
La formation est très régulière. Contrairement à d'autres verbes anglais qui changent selon le temps, let est un verbe irrégulier dont la forme reste identique au présent, au passé et au participe passé (let, let, let). Ce qui compte, c'est ce qui vient après.
Voici le tableau des correspondances pour ne plus jamais confondre les pronoms sujets et objets :
| Pronom Sujet (fait l'action) | Pronom Objet (après let) | Exemple avec let |
|---|---|---|
| I | me | Let me think. (Laisse-moi réfléchir.) |
| You | you | I will let you know. (Je te tiendrai au courant.) |
| He | him | Let him speak. (Laisse-le parler.) |
| She | her | Don't let her fall. (Ne la laisse pas tomber.) |
| It | it | Let it be. (Laisse faire / Ainsi soit-il.) |
| We | us | Let us go. / Let's go. (Allons-y.) |
| They | them | Let them decide. (Laisse-les décider.) |
La structure type :
  1. 1Le Sujet (optionnel) : Celui qui donne la permission. (Ex: My boss...)
  2. 2Le verbe let : Conjugué au temps voulu. (Ex: ...lets...)
  3. 3Le Pronom Objet : Celui qui reçoit la permission. (Ex: ...them...)
  4. 4La Base Verbale : L'action autorisée, sans to. (Ex: ...work from home.)
Phrase complète : My boss lets them work from home.
Si tu remplaces le pronom par un nom propre ou un groupe nominal, la place reste la même : Let the children play (Laisse les enfants jouer). Le nom ne change pas de forme, mais dès qu'on repasse au pronom, on doit utiliser them.
### When To Use It
L'usage de let them dépasse la simple autorisation formelle. C'est une expression polyvalente que tu utiliseras dans plusieurs contextes de la vie quotidienne ou professionnelle.
1. Donner une permission explicite
C'est l'usage le plus basique. Quelqu'un demande l'autorisation, et tu l'accordes.
  • The security guard let them enter the building. (Le vigile les a laissés entrer dans le bâtiment.)
  • If they are tired, let them take a break. (S'ils sont fatigués, laisse-les prendre une pause.)
2. Exprimer la non-interférence (Lâcher prise)
On utilise souvent let them pour dire qu'on ne va pas intervenir dans les affaires des autres, même si on n'est pas d'accord.
  • They want to make their own mistakes? Fine, let them. (Ils veulent faire leurs propres erreurs ? Très bien, laisse-les faire.)
  • Don't argue with them, just let them talk. (Ne discute pas avec eux, laisse-les parler.)
3. Faire des suggestions (Le cas particulier de Let's)
Tu connais sûrement Let's go. C'est la contraction de let us go. C'est une invitation à faire quelque chose ensemble. Bien que ce ne soit pas let them, la logique est identique : us est le pronom objet de we.
  • Let's start the meeting. (Commençons la réunion.)
4. Dans des contextes impersonnels ou généraux
Parfois, them ne désigne personne de précis, mais les gens en général ou un groupe dont on a déjà parlé.
  • If people want to judge, let them. (Si les gens veulent juger, laisse-les.)
5. Situations professionnelles
Au bureau, let them est utile pour déléguer ou accorder de l'autonomie.
  • We should let them handle the client presentation. (Nous devrions les laisser gérer la présentation client.)
  • Don't micro-manage the team; let them find their own solutions. (Ne micro-manage pas l'équipe ; laisse-les trouver leurs propres solutions.)
### Common Mistakes
En tant que francophone, ton cerveau est programmé d'une certaine manière qui peut te jouer des tours en anglais. Voici les trois erreurs classiques à surveiller :
1. L'erreur let they (Le transfert du sujet)
C'est l'erreur dont nous parlons depuis le début. Elle survient parce qu'en français, on pense : « Laisse qu'ils fassent ça ». Comme « ils » est un sujet, on a tendance à vouloir utiliser they.
  • Faux : Please let they finish.
  • Juste : Please let them finish.
  • Conseil : Rappelle-toi que let « attrape » le mot qui suit pour en faire son objet. Et l'objet de they, c'est them.
2. L'ajout du to (L'influence de allow)
C'est l'erreur la plus fréquente au niveau B1. En anglais, la plupart des verbes de permission comme allow ou permit demandent un to avant l'infinitif. Mais pas let !
  • Faux : Let them to go.
  • Juste : Let them go.
  • Pourquoi ? Parce que let est un verbe causatif pur, comme make. On dit make them work, donc on dit let them work.
3. Confondre let et leave
En français, le verbe « laisser » couvre deux sens : « laisser faire » (permission) et « laisser quelque part » (abandonner/quitter). En anglais, ce sont deux verbes différents.
  • Faux : Leave them do it. (Cela sonne comme si tu les quittais pendant qu'ils le font).
  • Juste : Let them do it. (Tu leur donnes la permission).
  • Règle : Utilise leave pour un lieu ou un objet (Leave the keys on the table), et let pour une action.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Pour bien ancrer cette règle, comparons let avec d'autres structures proches. Tu verras que le choix du verbe change totalement la grammaire de la phrase.
| Verbe | Structure | Nuance | Exemple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let | Let + objet + base verbale | Permission informelle / Laisse faire | Let them stay. |
| Allow | Allow + objet + to + infinitif | Permission plus formelle | Allow them to stay. |
| Make | Make + objet + base verbale | Obligation / Forcer | Make them stay. |
| Leave | Leave + objet + lieu/état | Quitter / Laisser dans un état | Leave them alone. |
Let vs Allow :
C'est la comparaison la plus utile. Let est très courant à l'oral et dans les emails décontractés. Allow est plus poli et administratif.
  • My parents let me go out. (Naturel, courant).
  • The rules allow students to use calculators. (Formel, officiel).
Note bien que dès que tu passes à allow, le to revient. C'est le piège ! Si tu utilises let, le to disparaît.
Let vs Make :
Les deux partagent la même structure (pas de to), mais le sens est opposé. Let est une ouverture (donner la liberté), make est une fermeture (retirer la liberté en imposant une action).
  • I'll let them leave early. (Je les autorise à partir).
  • I'll make them leave early. (Je les force à partir).
### Quick FAQ
1. Est-ce que je peux utiliser let they dans un contexte très formel ou littéraire ?
Non. Contrairement à certaines structures anciennes, let they n'est pas considéré comme du vieil anglais ou du langage soutenu ; c'est simplement une erreur de syntaxe moderne. On dira toujours let them. Même dans la Bible ou chez Shakespeare, on trouve let them.
2. Pourquoi dit-on Let's et pas Let us ?
Let's est la contraction de let us. On utilise Let's pour inclure la personne à qui l'on parle dans une suggestion (Let's go to the cinema). On utilise la forme complète let us dans des contextes très formels ou religieux, ou quand on demande une permission pour soi-même et son groupe à une tierce personne : Please, let us enter (S'il vous plaît, laissez-nous entrer).
3. Que se passe-t-il si je veux dire « Ne les laisse pas faire » ?
Pour la négation, on utilise don't devant let : Don't let them do that. C'est la structure la plus courante. On n'ajoute pas de négation sur le deuxième verbe.
Si tu veux dire « Laisse-les ne pas venir », on dira plutôt Let them stay home ou Tell them they don't have to come, car let them not est très rare et vieillot.
4. Est-ce que let peut être utilisé avec des noms propres ?
Absolument ! Let Sarah finish her sentence (Laisse Sarah finir sa phrase). La règle du pronom objet ne s'applique que...
aux pronoms. Les noms propres ne changent pas de forme en anglais, qu'ils soient sujets ou objets. Le piège ne revient que si tu remplaces « Sarah » par « elle » : Let her finish.

Using 'Let' with Different Pronouns

Subject Verb Object Pronoun Base Verb Result
I
will let
them
stay
I will let them stay.
You
should let
him
talk
You should let him talk.
She
lets
us
help
She lets us help.
They
don't let
her
drive
They don't let her drive.
We
let
them
choose
We let them choose.
He
let
me
know
He let me know.

Common Contractions with Let

Full Form Contraction Usage
Let us
Let's
Suggestions (Let's go!)
Do not let
Don't let
Prohibitions (Don't let them in.)
Will not let
Won't let
Future refusal (I won't let them.)

Meanings

The verb 'let' is a causative verb used to grant permission or allow something to happen. In English grammar, verbs are followed by object pronouns, not subject pronouns.

1

Permission

To give someone the freedom or consent to do something.

“My parents let them stay out until midnight.”

“Please let them finish their work before you ask questions.”

2

Suggestions (First Person Plural)

Using 'let us' (usually contracted to 'let's') to propose a joint action.

“Let's (let us) go to the park this afternoon.”

“Let's not tell them about the surprise yet.”

3

Imperative Commands

A way to issue a command or a wish regarding a third party.

“Let them try it their own way first.”

“Let him speak his mind without interruption.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Let them vs. Let they : Quelle est la différence ?
Situation Correct (avec pronom objet) Incorrect (avec pronom sujet)
Se référer à un groupe
Let `them` decide.
Let `they` decide.
Se référer à une femme
Let `her` try.
Let `she` try.
Se référer à un homme
Let `him` speak.
Let `he` speak.
Se référer à 'toi et moi'
Let `us` go.
Let `we` go.
Se référer à l'orateur
Let `me` see.
Let `I` see.
Exemple de phrase complète
If they are ready, `let them` begin.
If they are ready, `let they` begin.
Ordre
Don't worry, `let him` handle it.
Don't worry, `let he` handle it.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
Please permit them to enter the premises.

Please permit them to enter the premises. (Security/Entrance)

Neutre
Please let them come in.

Please let them come in. (Security/Entrance)

Informel
Let 'em in.

Let 'em in. (Security/Entrance)

Argot
Let 'em slide through.

Let 'em slide through. (Security/Entrance)

Choix du pronom : Après 'Let'

Correct : Pronoms objets
Let them go.
Let her see.
Let him decide.
Let us know.
Incorrect : Pronoms sujets
Let they go. ❌
Let she see. ❌
Let he decide. ❌
Let we know. ❌

Dois-je utiliser 'them' ou 'they' ?

1

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

YES
Utilise un pronom OBJET : 'let them', 'let him', 'let us'.
NO
Utilise un pronom SUJET s'il est le sujet d'une nouvelle clause : '...so they can decide.'

Le monde de 'Let'

let

Nécessite un pronom objet

  • let them Correct
  • let her Correct
  • let us Correct

Suivi d'un verbe de base (sans 'to')

  • let them go Correct
  • let them to go Incorrect

Expressions courantes

  • Let them be. Don't interfere.
  • Let them know. Inform them.

Catégories de pronoms

🏃

Sujet (Fait l'action)

  • I
  • You
  • He/She
  • We
  • They
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Objet (Reçoit l'action)

  • Me
  • You
  • Him/Her
  • Us
  • Them

Exemples par niveau

1

Let them play.

Let them play.

2

Let me see.

Let me see.

3

Let us go.

Let us go.

4

Don't let them fall.

Don't let them fall.

1

Please let them finish their dinner.

Please let them finish their dinner.

2

Will you let them use your car?

Will you let them use your car?

3

My boss lets them work from home.

My boss lets them work from home.

4

Let's not let them win the game!

Let's not let them win the game!

1

If they are tired, let them take a break.

If they are tired, let them take a break.

2

Why won't you let them explain what happened?

Why won't you let them explain what happened?

3

Let them decide for themselves which path to take.

Let them decide for themselves which path to take.

4

I'll let them know about the meeting tomorrow.

I'll let them know about the meeting tomorrow.

1

Rather than intervening, we should let them resolve the conflict.

Rather than intervening, we should let them resolve the conflict.

2

The security guard wouldn't let them pass without ID.

The security guard wouldn't let them pass without ID.

3

Let them be as creative as they want during the workshop.

Let them be as creative as they want during the workshop.

4

It is better to let them fail and learn from it.

It is better to let them fail and learn from it.

1

To truly understand the culture, one must let them express their traditions freely.

To truly understand the culture, one must let them express their traditions freely.

2

Should we let them proceed with the merger despite the risks?

Should we let them proceed with the merger despite the risks?

3

The legislation was designed to let them operate without excessive oversight.

The legislation was designed to let them operate without excessive oversight.

4

Let them not be forgotten in the annals of history.

Let them not be forgotten in the annals of history.

1

The director's philosophy was to let them inhabit the characters entirely.

The director's philosophy was to let them inhabit the characters entirely.

2

One might argue that we should let them navigate the complexities of the market alone.

One might argue that we should let them navigate the complexities of the market alone.

3

Let them but try, and they shall find the task more difficult than anticipated.

Let them but try, and they shall find the task more difficult than anticipated.

4

The sovereign chose to let them remain in exile for the duration of the war.

The sovereign chose to let them remain in exile for the duration of the war.

Facile à confondre

Let-them vs. Let-they: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Leave

Learners often mix these up because in some languages (like German or Dutch), one word covers both meanings.

Let-them vs. Let-they: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Allow

Both mean permission, but the grammar is different.

Let-them vs. Let-they: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Make

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

Erreurs courantes

Let they go.

Let them go.

After 'let', we use 'them', not 'they'.

Let he play.

Let him play.

Use 'him' after let.

Let she see.

Let her see.

Use 'her' after let.

Let we start.

Let's start.

We use 'us' (Let's) for suggestions.

Let them to stay.

Let them stay.

Do not use 'to' after the pronoun with 'let'.

Please let they finish.

Please let them finish.

Even when being polite, the pronoun case must be objective.

He lets they work.

He lets them work.

Third person 's' on 'lets' doesn't change the pronoun rule.

If you let they to do it...

If you let them do it...

Double error: wrong pronoun and extra 'to'.

Let they who are ready...

Let them who are ready...

Learners try to sound formal by using 'they' but it's still incorrect.

Why not let he tries?

Why not let him try?

The second verb should not have an 's'.

Let they who have sinned...

Let those who have sinned...

In formal contexts, 'those' is often a better choice than 'they' or 'them' if followed by a relative clause, but 'they' is still wrong.

Structures de phrases

Please let them ___.

I won't let them ___ until ___.

Why don't you let them ___ for a change?

Real World Usage

Texting friends constant

Let them know we're here.

Job Interviews occasional

I let them take ownership of their tasks.

Travel / Tourism common

Don't let them overcharge you at the market.

Food Delivery Apps occasional

Let them leave the food at the door.

Social Media very common

Let them talk, we know the truth.

Parenting constant

You should let them try to tie their own shoes.

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Le test du 'Him'

Si tu as un doute, remplace mentalement le pronom par 'he' ou 'him'. Tu dirais 'let him', pas 'let he'. Le son 'm' est ton indice ! La même logique s'applique à 'them'. "If you're not sure, mentally replace the pronoun with he/him. You would say 'let him', not 'let he'."
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Attention à 'Let's'

'Let's' signifie 'let us' et c'est une proposition pour ton groupe. Ne confonds pas ! Tu ne peux pas dire 'Let's them go'. C'est soit 'Let's go' (nous y allons) soit 'Let them go' (ils y vont). "Let's means let us and is a proposal for your group. Don't mix it up! You can't say Let's them go. It's either Let's go (we go) or Let them go (they go)."
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'Let Them Be'

L'expression 'let them be' est une expression idiomatique puissante. Utilise-la pour dire 'arrête de t'immiscer dans leurs affaires' ou 'laisse-les tranquilles'. C'est une phrase très naturelle qui rendra ton anglais plus avancé. "The phrase let them be is a powerful idiom. Use it to mean 'stop interfering with them' or 'leave them alone'."
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Un signe de confiance

Dans de nombreux environnements de travail ou créatifs anglophones, dire 'Let them try it' est un signe de confiance et d'autonomisation. Ça montre que tu es un manager ou un coéquipier qui a confiance dans les capacités de tes collègues. "In many English-speaking work or creative environments, saying 'Let them try it' is a sign of trust and empowerment. It shows you're a manager or teammate who is confident in your colleagues' abilities."

Smart Tips

Stop and think of the word 'them' as a destination. The permission is traveling TO them.

Let they talk. Let them talk.

Check for the word 'to'. Remember: Let = No 'to', Allow = Yes 'to'.

I let them to stay and allowed them stay. I let them stay and allowed them to stay.

Switch 'let' to 'permit' or 'allow' to sound more professional.

I will let them know the details. I will permit them to review the details.

Remember that 'let' is irregular and doesn't change. 'Yesterday I let them' is correct.

Yesterday I letted them go. Yesterday I let them go.

Prononciation

Let 'em /lɛtəm/

Reduction of 'them'

In casual speech, 'them' is often reduced to ''em'.

/lɛts/

Linking 'Let' and 'us'

When saying 'Let's', the 't' and 's' blend into a sharp 'ts' sound.

Imperative Stress

LET them go! (Stress on LET)

Emphasizes the command or permission.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Let THEM in, don't let THEY win! (Wait, that doesn't rhyme—try: Let THEM go, so they can grow!)

Association visuelle

Imagine a giant gatekeeper named 'Let'. He only allows people carrying 'Object' bags (labeled me, him, her, them) to pass through his gate to the 'Action' field.

Rhyme

Let them stay, let them play, never use 'they' in this way!

Story

A king wanted to give his people freedom. He stood on his balcony and shouted, 'Let them eat cake!' He didn't say 'Let they eat cake' because he was giving the cake TO them. They were the receivers of his kindness.

Word Web

letthemhimherusmeallowpermission

Défi

Look around you and find three things you would 'let' someone do. Say them out loud using 'Let them...', 'Let him...', or 'Let her...'.

Notes culturelles

The phrase 'Let them eat cake' is a famous (though likely misattributed) historical quote. It uses the correct 'let them' structure to show a dismissive attitude toward the poor.

In some dialects, 'let' might be used in unique ways for emphasis, but the object pronoun 'them' (or 'em') remains the standard for this construction.

In legal documents, 'let' is rarely used. Instead, 'permit' or 'authorize' are used to avoid the casual tone of 'let'.

From Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or leave undone.

Amorces de conversation

If you were a teacher, would you let them use phones in class?

When your friends visit your city, where do you let them stay?

How do you feel when parents let them (their children) run around in restaurants?

If you managed a team, would you let them set their own hours?

Sujets d'écriture

Write about a time your parents didn't let you do something you really wanted to do.
Describe your ideal workplace. How much freedom would the boss let them (the employees) have?
Discuss the pros and cons of letting them (teenagers) have social media accounts at a young age.

Erreurs courantes

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Incorrect

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Test Yourself

Choisis le mot correct pour compléter la phrase.

If the players are ready for the match, then let ___ begin!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
Après le verbe 'let', nous avons besoin d'un pronom objet. 'them' est le pronom objet correct pour un groupe.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The students did their research, so the professor let they choose the topic for the final essay.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the professor let them choose the topic
Le pronom sujet 'they' ne peut pas être utilisé comme objet pour le verbe 'let'. Le pronom objet correct est 'them'.
Quelle phrase est grammaticalement correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Don't worry about the kids, let them play.
La structure correcte est 'let' + pronom objet ('them') + verbe de base ('play'). 'let they' est incorrect, et 'let's them' est une confusion entre 'let us' et 'let them'.

Score: /3

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. Choix multiple

My teacher won't let ___ use calculators during the exam.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: us
We need an object pronoun after 'let'. 'Us' is the object form of 'we'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'they'.

If the kids are hungry, let ___ eat the snacks.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
After the verb 'let', the object pronoun 'them' is required.
Correct the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Please let they finish their presentation.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please let them finish their presentation.
'They' is a subject pronoun; 'them' is the object pronoun needed here.
Rewrite the sentence using 'let'. Sentence Transformation

Allow them to enter the building.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them enter the building.
When changing 'allow' to 'let', we remove the 'to'.
Is this sentence grammatically correct? True False Rule

I will let he go to the party.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
It should be 'let him go'.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Can the students leave? B: Yes, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: let them go
Object pronoun + base verb is the correct pattern.
Which pronoun fits after 'let'? Grammar Sorting

Sort these: they, them, him, he, us, we

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them, him, us
Only object pronouns can follow 'let'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

let / don't / them / forget

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Don't let them forget.
The negative 'don't' comes before the verb 'let'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

13 exercises
Choisis le mot correct pour compléter la phrase. Texte trous

They look like they're having a good time. Just let ___ be.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
Choisis la forme verbale correcte. Texte trous

The director will let them ___ the final scene tomorrow.

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

If our competitors want to use that strategy, let they fail on their own.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: let them fail on their own.
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them figure out the puzzle.
Mets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them try the new system.
Traduis en anglais. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Déjalos entrar.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let them in.","Let them come in."]
Associe chaque pronom sujet à son pronom objet correct. Match Pairs

Match the subjects with the correct object form for the verb 'let':

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Choisis le mot correct pour compléter la phrase. Texte trous

I know you disagree with their plan, but for now, just let it ___.

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

The contract is clear; you must let them to access the building.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: you must let them access the building.
Quelle phrase utilise correctement la structure dans une phrase plus complexe ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What I'm saying is that we should let them make their own mistakes.
Mets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them do what they want.
Traduis en anglais. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Si ellos quieren irse, déjalos.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["If they want to leave, let them.","If they want to go, let them."]
Associe le début de la phrase à sa fin correcte. Match Pairs

Match the sentence parts:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /13

FAQ (8)

In modern standard English, no. It is always `let them`. You might see `let they` in very old poetry or the Bible, but using it today will be seen as a mistake.

`Let's` is simply a contraction of `let us`. We use it for suggestions. In formal writing, you can use `let us`, but in speaking, `let's` is much more common.

Yes, the verb `let` conjugates like any other verb. 'He `lets` them play' or 'She `let` them play' (past tense). The pronoun `them` stays the same.

`Let` is informal and uses a base verb (`let them go`). `Allow` is formal and uses 'to' (`allow them to go`).

It is a correct representation of how native speakers talk informally, but you should write `let them` in any formal or professional document.

Yes! You can say 'Let the water run' or 'Let the paint dry'. If you use a pronoun, it would be 'Let it dry'.

This is a common error even among some native speakers who are trying to sound formal. The correct form is still `let them who...` or more commonly `let those who...`.

In this context, yes. It can also be a noun in tennis (a 'let' serve), but that is a completely different meaning.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Dejar / Permitir

English pronouns always come before the second verb.

French high

Laisser

French word order for pronouns changes in the negative.

German high

Lassen

German word order can be different in subordinate clauses.

Japanese low

〜させる (Saseru)

Japanese grammar is suffix-based, not word-based.

Arabic moderate

دع (Da') / اجعل (Ij'al)

Pronouns are suffixes in Arabic, not separate words.

Chinese moderate

让 (ràng)

English requires a case change (they -> them); Chinese does not.

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