Qui and ce qui

Paul B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

"Je ne sais pas qui lui plaît" and "Je ne sais pas ce qui lui plaît".

Does the "ce" change the meaning from who(m) to what?

Asked 6 years ago

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

Hi Paul, I see you've been pretty active over the weekend. Great! :)

Je ne sais pas qui lui plaît. -- I don't know whom he likes.
Je ne sais pas ce qui lui plaît. -- I don't know what he likes.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Like06 years ago

"Je ne sais pas qui lui plaît" and "Je ne sais pas ce qui lui plaît".

Does the "ce" change the meaning from who(m) to what?

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