Lui versus l’

xiaohan c.A2Kwiziq community member

Je ________ ai appris que la France a aboli l'esclavage en 1848.

In the above question, the answer in the test shows “lui” but shouldn’t it be l’ since the verb starts with vowel?

Asked 2 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Xiaohan,

The indirect pronoun 'lui' is never 'elided' before a vowel.

Furthermore, 'le' or l' would make it a direct pronoun and would be wrong.

Bonne Continuation !

Like32 years ago

Je ________ ai appris que la France a aboli l'esclavage en 1848.

In the above question, the answer in the test shows “lui” but shouldn’t it be l’ since the verb starts with vowel?

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