FYW 183 : Ceci, cela, ça, celui, etc: a guide about using the demonstrative pronouns and adjectives.
In this episode I'll explain the difference between the demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns and will help you choose wisely among all these little words!
Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode
Ce soir, cet homme
Cette fille
Ces enfants
C'est un chien.
C'est qui? Qui est-ce?
Ce (Ça, ceci, cela) doit être difficile!
Ça va bien?
Ça (ceci / cela) me fait plaisir.
Je ne veux pas entendre ça (cela)
J'ai vu l'homme; celui que la police recherche depuis 3 mois!
Ma femme, c'est celle avec la robe bleue.
Le contrôleur sanctionne tous ceux qui n'ont pas de billets.
Tu as vu mes boucles d'oreilles ? Celles que je portais hier…
Tu préfères quel livre? Celui-ci ou celui-là ?
Je prendrais plutôt celle-ci. (= cette robe)
LINKS and RESOURCES!
Episode 79: Pronouns (Part 1): how to choose between “je” and “moi” - www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast79
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