What Are Direct and Indirect Objects in French

A direct object, complément d’objet direct, is the recipient of the action of a transitive verb–it’s the noun that’s having the action done to it. An indirect object, complément d’objet indirect is an object in a sentence otherwise affected by the action of the transitive verb.

What is the difference between direct and indirect objects in French?

A direct object, complément d’objet direct, is the recipient of the action of a transitive verb–it’s the noun that’s having the action done to it. An indirect object, complément d’objet indirect is an object in a sentence otherwise affected by the action of the transitive verb.

What is a indirect object in French?

An indirect object is a person that someone or something does something to indirectly. In the simplest sentences, the indirect object directly follows a verb + preposition, so it’s very easy to see the effect that the verb has on that person. Par exemple… Il donne des fleurs à son amie. He’s giving his friend flowers.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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