I just can't get this right --- Jean and I are friends

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I just can't get this right --- Jean and I are friends

Whatever I choose its wrong so there's some weird little French nuance going on … in English you could say ' You are friends' or 'They are friends'

This question relates to:French lesson "Using nous/vous/ils/elles to replace compound subjects (French Subject Pronouns)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Even in English you would never to "John and I" say "they". Actually, in French it is just the same as in English. You get this lesson practically "for free".

Jean and I are friends = We are friends. -- Nous sommes des amis.
Jean and you are friends = You are friends. -- Vous êtes des amis.
Jean and Paul are friends = They are friends. -- Ils sont amis.

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I just can't get this right --- Jean and I are friends

Whatever I choose its wrong so there's some weird little French nuance going on … in English you could say ' You are friends' or 'They are friends'

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