French sentence structure is the set of rules that governs how words and phrases are arranged in French to form complete and meaningful sentences. It includes the order of subject, verb, object, and other elements, as well as the use of modifiers, questions, and negations.
French sentence structure follows a general order of Subject + Verb + Object (SVO), similar to English. However, French has its own rules for word order, especially with adjectives, questions, and negations.
Key Components
- Subject: who or what performs the action (e.g., je, elle, les enfants).
- Verb: the action or state of being (e.g., mange, est, parlent).
- Object: who or what receives the action (e.g., la pomme, le livre).
- Modifiers: words that describe or limit others (e.g., adjectives, adverbs).
- Complement: additional information (e.g., time, place).
Sections
- Word Order: Basic sentence structure and placement of key elements.
- Adjectives: Position and agreement of descriptive words.
- Questions: Forming questions using different methods.
- Negation: Expressing negation with ne...pas and other forms.
- Complex Sentences: Using conjunctions and relative clauses.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025