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In the case of people, the group à + [people] will be replaced by an indirect pronoun.

John R.B1Kwiziq community member

In the case of people, the group à + [people] will be replaced by an indirect pronoun.

Why was I marked wrong for saying "Elle leur pense aussi" for the question below?«Il pense à sa famille. Elle ________ pense aussi.»He thinks of his family. She thinks of it too
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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi John,

In that example it would be: "...elle y pense aussi."

as explained in the following lesson -

https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/revision/grammar/the-adverbial-pronoun-y-can-replace-a-thing-object-location

Hope this helps!

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Elle pense à eux. -- She thinks of them.

Don't crucify me, but in the case of, e.g., penser, one sais: Je pense à toi and NOT Je te pense.

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John R.B1Kwiziq community member
Merci!
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John R.B1Kwiziq community member
Thank you Cecile! I've just moved up to level B1 so lots of learning to do!
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John R. asked:

In the case of people, the group à + [people] will be replaced by an indirect pronoun.

Why was I marked wrong for saying "Elle leur pense aussi" for the question below?«Il pense à sa famille. Elle ________ pense aussi.»He thinks of his family. She thinks of it too

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