Description
Learn French relative pronouns qui and que with clear rules, examples, and A2 practice for TEF Canada speaking and writing.
Introduction: Connecting Ideas Naturally
At A2 (100%), your sentences must be more connected.
Instead of saying two separate sentences, you combine them using:
relative pronouns French
This helps you:
- avoid repetition
- build longer sentences
- sound more natural
What Are Relative Pronouns?
They connect two sentences and replace a noun.
Example
- Le livre est sur la table
- Le livre est à moi
→ Le livre qui est sur la table est à moi
“qui” connects the sentence
1. QUI (Subject Pronoun)
Use
“qui” replaces the subject (the person or thing doing the action)
Structure
noun + qui + verb
Examples
- Le livre qui est sur la table
- La personne qui parle
“qui” is followed by a verb
2. QUE (Object Pronoun)
Use
“que” replaces the object (the thing receiving the action)
Structure
noun + que + subject + verb
Examples
- Le film que j’aime
- Le livre que je lis
“que” is followed by subject + verb
3. QUI vs QUE (Key Difference)
| Pronoun | Function | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| qui | subject | qui + verb |
| que | object | que + subject + verb |
Examples
- Le film qui est intéressant
- Le film que j’aime
4. Elision with QUE
Rule
que → qu’ before vowel
Examples
- Le film qu’il aime
- Le livre qu’elle lit
5. A2 Level Sentences
Examples
- Le film qui est intéressant est français
- Le livre que j’aime est bon
Better A2
- Le film que j’aime est intéressant parce qu’il est drôle
- La personne qui parle est mon professeur
6. Common Mistakes
Errors
- Le film qui j’aime
- Le livre que est bon
Correct Forms
- Le film que j’aime
- Le livre qui est bon
Choose correctly: subject vs object
7. TEF Canada Strategy
In TEF Canada, relative pronouns French are used to:
- connect ideas
- improve fluency
- show grammar range
What the examiner checks
- correct choice (qui / que)
- correct structure
- clarity
High-Scoring Example
Le film que j’aime est intéressant.
La personne qui parle est mon professeur.
8. Practice (A2 Level)
Exercise 1
Complete:
- Le livre ___ est sur la table
- Le film ___ j’aime
Exercise 2
Choose:
- qui / que
Exercise 3
Write 2 sentences:
- one with qui
- one with que
9. Mini TEF Speaking Task
Situation
Describe something
Model Answer
Le film que j’aime est intéressant.
La personne qui parle est mon professeur.
Continue Learning French
After mastering relative pronouns French, continue with:
FAQ (SEO Boost)
What is “qui” in French?
A subject relative pronoun.
What is “que” in French?
An object relative pronoun.
How do you choose?
Check if it replaces subject or object.
Is this important for TEF Canada?
Yes. It improves sentence structure.
Final Tip
To master relative pronouns French:
identify subject vs object
use correct structure
practice simple sentences
