If you’re learning French, you have come across words like moi, toi, and lui. These tonic pronouns are useful for emphasis, answering questions, and making your French sound more natural.
What Are Tonic Pronouns?
Tonic pronouns (also called stress pronouns) are:
- moi (me)
- toi (you)
- lui / elle (him / her)
- nous (us)
- vous (you – formal/plural)
- eux / elles (them – masculine/feminine)
When Do You Use Them?
- For Emphasis
- Moi, je veux du chocolat ! (Me, I want chocolate!)
- After Prepositions
- C’est pour toi. (It’s for you.)
- In Short Answers
- Qui veut venir ? – Moi ! (Who wants to come? – Me!)
- With “C’est”
- C’est elle qui a gagné. (It’s her who won.)
Mastering these little words will make your French more dynamic and expressive. Try using them in conversation—you’ll sound more like a native in no time! 🇫🇷✨