Example 6: Je LEUR lis une histoire...

Prashanth G.A2Kwiziq community member

Example 6: Je LEUR lis une histoire...

Does this mean "lire" is a verb for which "à" is commonly applied? Or is it in this case that the full sentence would be "Je lis une histoire à mes enfants", and hence the usage of "leur" is warranted?

This question relates to:French lesson "Using lui/leur = him or her/them (French Indirect Object Pronouns)"

Asked 8 years ago

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AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Prashanth ! It's the second case: the structure is "lire à <quelqu'un>". À bientôt !

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Alvin S.B1Kwiziq community member

Hi Aurélie, I know this is an old question but I would like to get some clarification. Based on your response to Prashanth's question does that mean the proper way to say "I read them a story" is "Je les lis une histoire." ? Thanks, Alvin

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Prashanth G. asked:

Example 6: Je LEUR lis une histoire...

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