Simply put, pronouns replace nouns. Pronouns refer to people, places, things, and ideas, without having to use the same nouns over and over. The French language uses five types of personal pronouns. These French pronouns are the equivalents to I/me, you, or he/him/it:
| Person | Subject Pronoun | Direct Object Pronoun | Indirect Object Pronoun | Reflexive Pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person singular | je | me | me | me |
| 2nd person singular | tu | te | te | te |
| 3rd person singular (masc.) | il | le | lui | se |
| 3rd person singular (fem.) | ell | la | lui | se |
| 1st person plural | nous | nous | nous | nous |
| 2nd person plural | vous | vous | vous | vous |
| 3rd person plural | ils, elles | les | leur | se |
