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Use French Pronouns 'y' and 'en' for Abstract Ideas
Learn the abstract uses of the French pronouns 'y' and 'en' to talk about ideas and concepts, including common expressions like 'j'y tiens' and 'j'en ai besoin'.
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Use French Pronouns 'y' and 'en' for Abstract Ideas
Learn the abstract uses of the French pronouns 'y' and 'en' to talk about ideas and concepts, including common expressions like 'j'y tiens' and 'j'en ai besoin'.
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20 CardsLesson#1
You already know that the pronoun 'y' can refer to a place. But it can also refer to an abstract idea or concept, usually replacing a phrase that starts with 'à'.
Lesson#2
For example, with the verb 'penser à', meaning 'to think about', you can replace 'à' plus the idea with 'y'. So, 'Je pense à notre projet' becomes 'J'y pense'.
Quiz#3
How do you say 'I'm thinking about it' in French, when 'it' refers to an idea or a project?
J'y pense.
Quiz#4
Translate into French: 'She is thinking about it', where 'it' refers to the solution.
Elle y pense.
Quiz#5
How do you say 'We are really thinking about it' in French, referring to a decision?
Nous y pensons beaucoup.
Lesson#6
This pattern works with other verbs that use 'à'. For example, 'réfléchir à' means 'to reflect on' or 'to think about'. So, 'Je réfléchis à ta proposition' becomes 'J'y réfléchis'.
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