Il, Elle, Ils/Elles — Parler des autres
fluidité, raccourcis et respect.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'He', 'She', and 'They' to replace names so you don't sound like a robot.
- Use 'He' for one male person (e.g., He is Ben).
- Use 'She' for one female person (e.g., She is Anna).
- Use 'They' for two or more people (e.g., They are friends).
Overview
he, she, et they sont tes meilleurs alliés pour rendre tes phrases plus naturelles et moins répétitives. Ces petits mots sont ce qu'on appelle des subject pronouns (pronoms sujets).he, she, et they est la fondation qui te permettra de parler de tes collègues, de ta famille, ou des gens que tu croises sur les réseaux sociaux. C'est le point de départ pour raconter des histoires et partager des informations sur le monde qui t'entoure.he, she, et they, il faut d'abord regarder comment l'anglais gère le concept de genre et de nombre par rapport au français.it, mais nous y reviendrons plus tard).he et she ne s'utilisent, à quelques exceptions près, que pour les personnes.hecorrespond à « il » pour un homme ou un garçon.shecorrespond à « elle » pour une femme ou une fille.
they. C'est un gain de temps incroyable pour ton cerveau !He works(Il travaille) :Heest celui qui fait l'action de travailler.She travels(Elle voyage) :Sheest celle qui voyage.They eat(Ils/Elles mangent) :Theyreprésente le groupe qui mange.
Singular Theythey au singulier pour parler d'une personne dont on ne connaît pas le genre ou pour rester neutre.-s à la troisième personne du singulier que tu apprendras bientôt).- Un homme / Un garçon →
he
The manager is busy → He is busy (Le manager est occupé → Il est occupé).- Une femme / Une fille →
she
Sarah is French → She is French (Sarah est française → Elle est française).- Plusieurs personnes (groupe) →
they
The tourists are at the museum → They are at the museum (Les touristes sont au musée → Ils sont au musée).My brother | Masculin Singulier | he | il |The actor | Masculin Singulier | he | il |My sister | Féminin Singulier | she | elle |The actress | Féminin Singulier | she | elle |The children | Pluriel | they | ils / elles |Paul and Marie | Pluriel (Mixte) | they | ils |A person (inconnue) | Neutre/Singulier | they | quelqu'un / il |th de they. Pour nous Français, c'est parfois difficile. Ne le prononce pas comme un « d » (dey) ou un « z » (zey).he, n'oublie pas d'expirer le « h » ; ce n'est pas un « é » français, c'est un souffle. Pour she, c'est le son « ch » comme dans « chat ».He is tall si ton interlocuteur ne sait pas de qui tu parles.- Tu dis d'abord :
Marc is the new designer. - Ensuite, tu continues :
He is very talented.
they est indispensable.My parents live in Lyon. They love the city. (Mes parents vivent à Lyon. Ils adorent la ville).they évite de répéter my parents.She has a cool hat! (Elle a un chapeau cool !).A client called. They want a meeting. (Un client a appelé. Il/Elle veut un rendez-vous).they, tu ne prends pas le risque de te tromper de genre, ce qui est très apprécié dans le milieu professionnel anglophone.they utilisé pour parler de la communauté ou d'une personne dont l'identité de genre n'est pas précisée. C'est une tendance forte de l'anglais actuel.Il/Elle)She is fast.it. Réserve he et she aux êtres humains. Si tu appelles ta voiture she, les anglophones penseront que tu as une relation affective très étrange avec ton véhicule !Is happy au lieu de She is happy.He et SheShe comme « Chelle » (moyen mnémotechnique avec le son « ch ») et He comme le début de « Hil ». Prends toujours une demi-seconde pour visualiser la personne avant de parler.They avec un verbe au singulierthey est utilisé pour une seule personne (le fameux singulier neutre), le verbe qui suit doit toujours rester au pluriel.They is coming.They are coming.he | He is my brother. |she | She is my boss. |they | They are my friends. |it | It is a big house. |he / she | My dog? He is called Max. |they (eux) et we (nous).They: Tu parles d'un groupe dont tu ne fais pas partie. C'est extérieur à toi.We: Tu parles d'un groupe incluant toi-même.
They are going to the cinema, tu restes à la maison. Si tu dis We are going to the cinema, tu prépares ton pop-corn.you pour dire « tu » mais aussi pour dire « vous ».You: Tu t'adresses directement aux personnes en face de toi.They: Tu parles de personnes qui ne sont pas forcément présentes ou à qui tu ne t'adresses pas directement.
he ou she pour mon chat ou mon chien ?He is so cute ou She is sleeping. Utiliser it pour son propre animal est presque considéré comme froid ou distant.they au singulier ou au pluriel ?they are, they have, they work).they peut remplacer des objets au pluriel ?it remplace un objet au singulier (The car → it), le pronom they remplace les objets au pluriel.The keys are on the table. They are silver. (Les clés sont sur la table. Elles sont argentées). Ici, they ne désigne pas des personnes, mais les clés.on comme en français ?we (si c'est « nous »), par they (si c'est « les gens en général ») ou par you (si c'est une généralité qui s'applique à tout le monde). Pour débuter, concentre-toi sur he, she et they pour désigner des personnes précises, c'est le plus efficace.Subject Pronouns and 'To Be'
| Pronoun | Verb (Be) | Negative | Question |
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He
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is
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He is not (isn't)
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Is he?
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She
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is
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She is not (isn't)
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Is she?
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They
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are
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They are not (aren't)
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Are they?
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
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He is
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He's
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He's tall.
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She is
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She's
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She's smart.
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They are
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They're
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They're here.
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Meanings
These are words used to refer to people other than yourself (I) or the person you are talking to (You). They prevent the repetition of names.
Male Singular
Refers to one man or boy.
“He is a doctor.”
“He likes pizza.”
Female Singular
Refers to one woman or girl.
“She is a student.”
“She has a car.”
Plural
Refers to a group of two or more people.
“They are at home.”
“They speak English.”
Singular They
Refers to one person whose gender is unknown or non-binary.
“Someone left their bag. They will be back.”
“My friend is coming; they are nice.”
Reference Table
| Pronom | Désigne | Exemple |
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He
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Une personne de sexe masculin (garçon, homme)
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He is my brother.
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She
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Une personne de sexe féminin (fille, femme)
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She loves reading.
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They
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Deux personnes ou plus
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They are friends.
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They
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Une personne (genre inconnu)
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Someone called. They left a message.
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They
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Une personne (genre non spécifié)
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Ask your teacher. They will help.
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Spectre de formalité
Do you happen to know where he is? (Workplace/Street)
Where is he? (Workplace/Street)
Where's he at? (Workplace/Street)
Where's mans? (Workplace/Street)
Le plein de pronoms : He, She, They
Masculin Singulier
- He One boy/man
Féminin Singulier
- She One girl/woman
Pluriel / Inconnu
- They Multiple people / Unknown gender
Choisir ton pronom ami
Organigramme de décision des pronoms
Parles-tu d'une seule personne ?
La personne est-elle un homme ?
La personne est-elle une femme ?
Qui est qui : Catégories de pronoms
Individus masculins
- • He is my friend.
- • He plays guitar.
- • He works at the cafe.
Individus féminins
- • She likes coffee.
- • She is a student.
- • She talks a lot.
Groupes et inconnu
- • They are busy.
- • They live next door.
- • Someone is here. They are waiting.
Exemples par niveau
He is a boy.
He is a boy.
She is a girl.
She is a girl.
They are happy.
They are happy.
Is he a teacher?
Is he a teacher?
He isn't at work today.
He isn't at work today.
She has two brothers.
She has two brothers.
They live in a big house.
They live in a big house.
Where do they go?
Where do they go?
He decided to quit his job.
He decided to quit his job.
She often travels for business.
She often travels for business.
They are looking for a new apartment.
They are looking for a new apartment.
If someone calls, tell them I'm busy.
If someone calls, tell them I'm busy.
He was seen leaving the building.
He was seen leaving the building.
She managed to finish the project on time.
She managed to
They have been working together for years.
They have been working
Each student must bring their own laptop.
Each student must bring their own laptop.
He, of all people, should have known better.
He, of all people, should have known better.
She found herself in a difficult position.
She found herself
They might have been delayed by the storm.
They might have been
The author argues that they are often misunderstood.
The author argues that they are often misunderstood.
He is but a shadow of his former self.
He is but a shadow of his former self.
She, the indomitable spirit of the revolution, spoke.
She, the indomitable...
They would have us believe that the crisis is over.
They would have us believe
Whether he or she succeeds is irrelevant.
Whether he or she succeeds is irrelevant.
Facile à confondre
Learners use 'Him' as a subject because it sounds stronger.
They sound similar in fast speech.
Mixing up the subject and possessive form.
Erreurs courantes
She is my brother.
He is my brother.
They is happy.
They are happy.
He are a doctor.
He is a doctor.
Is she a man?
Is he a man?
The teacher, he is nice.
The teacher is nice.
I like they.
I like them.
She's hair is long.
Her hair is long.
Everyone brought his book.
Everyone brought their book.
They is coming (referring to one person).
They are coming.
The ship, he is beautiful.
The ship, she is beautiful.
Structures de phrases
He is a ___.
She has ___.
They are ___.
Is ___ from ___?
Real World Usage
She looks so happy in this photo!
He was my previous supervisor.
They would like the pizza, please.
Are they the bus drivers?
Is he coming to the party?
They are investigating the incident.
She likes hiking and dogs.
Écoute le genre
he ou she.Évite 'It' pour les personnes
it est généralement utilisé pour les objets ou les animaux. Utiliser it pour une personne peut être très offensant, alors utilise toujours he, she ou they pour les gens.En cas de doute, utilise 'They'
they est toujours un choix sûr et respectueux pour une seule personne. C'est de plus en plus courant !Les pronoms sont personnels
he/him, she/her, they/them) est courant et respectueux. Ça montre que tu te soucies de son identité.Entraîne-toi avec tes animaux
he ou she pour lui (si tu connais son genre !) ou they pour un groupe d'animaux. C'est une façon amusante de te familiariser avec ces mots.Smart Tips
Switch from 'They' to 'We'.
Use 'They' if you don't know the person yet.
Use contractions like 'He's' and 'They're'.
Use 'They' to summarize the whole group at the end.
Prononciation
The Silent H
In fast speech, the 'h' in 'he' and 'him' often disappears if it's not the first word.
The TH sound
The 'th' in 'they' is voiced. Your tongue should touch your top teeth.
She vs Sea
Make sure the 'sh' sound is long and soft, like telling someone to be quiet.
Emphasis on Pronoun
HE did it (not me).
Used to correct someone or show contrast.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
He is for a Hero, She is for a Sister, They are for a Team.
Association visuelle
Imagine a man wearing a giant letter 'H' on his chest (He). Imagine a woman wearing a 'S' shaped scarf (She). Imagine a group of people pointing at each other in a circle (They).
Rhyme
He is a guy, She is a girl, They are the people all over the world.
Story
A man named Henry (He) met a woman named Sarah (She). Together, they went to a party. Now, they are dancing.
Word Web
Défi
Look at 5 people around you or in photos. Say 'He is...', 'She is...', or 'They are...' for each one.
Notes culturelles
Using 'They' for a single person is now standard in most English-speaking countries to be inclusive of all genders.
Historically, sailors referred to ships as 'she'. While fading, you will still hear this in documentaries or at sea.
In some dialects, 'they' might be replaced by 'them' in non-standard speech, but this is grammatically incorrect in formal settings.
Derived from Old English 'he' (masculine), 'heo' (feminine), and 'hie' (plural).
Amorces de conversation
Who is your favorite celebrity? What do they do?
Look at that person over there. What are they wearing?
Tell me about your parents. Where do they live?
If a stranger lost their wallet, what would you do?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
My teacher is very kind. ___ always helps us.
She est le pronom correct. Si c'est un homme, He serait correct. Sans genre spécifique, They est aussi acceptable, mais 'She' est un choix courant et spécifique ici.Choose the correct sentence:
They est utilisé pour les sujets pluriels comme 'my friends'. He et She sont pour les sujets singuliers.Translate into English: 'Ella es mi hermana.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Ella se traduit par She en anglais, et es est is pour les sujets singuliers.Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
He est le sujet, likes est le verbe, et football est l'objet.Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
8 exercises___ is a doctor.
They ___ my friends.
Find and fix the mistake:
She are a teacher.
happy / they / are / ?
Ella es mi madre.
1. A boy, 2. A girl, 3. Two people
Someone left ___ umbrella.
Where ___ she from?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMy neighbor has a dog. ___ often takes it for walks.
My mom is happy. He is singing.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate: 'Ellos están jugando fútbol.'
Put the words in order:
Match the pronouns with what they refer to:
My friends and I are going to the cinema. ___ want to see the new movie.
Someone left their umbrella. She must be very upset.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate: 'Él tiene un coche rojo.'
Order these words:
Match the subjects with their appropriate pronouns:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes! This is called the 'singular they'. It is used when you don't know the person's gender or if they prefer neutral pronouns.
Always say `They are`. Even when referring to one person, the grammar of the word 'they' remains plural.
Don't worry! Most people will understand you from context, but it's good to correct yourself: 'Sorry, I mean she.'
Yes, if the animal is a pet and you know its gender. Otherwise, use `it`.
They make sentences shorter and less repetitive. Instead of saying 'John' five times, you say 'John' once and then 'he'.
Sometimes poets or sailors call ships, cars, or countries `she`, but in daily life, use `it`.
`They` is the subject (the one doing the action), and `them` is the object (the one receiving the action).
Put your tongue between your teeth and make a buzzing sound for the 'th', then add 'ay' like in 'day'.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
él, ella, ellos, ellas
English 'they' is gender-neutral.
kare (彼), kanojo (彼女)
English pronouns are mandatory in most sentences.
er, sie, es, sie
English 'they' is distinct from 'she'.
tā (他/她/它)
English has different sounds for he and she.
huwa (هو), hiya (هي)
English uses 'they' for two or two million people.
il, elle, ils, elles
English uses 'they' for mixed-gender groups.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
Vidéos associées
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