Don't repeat the noun. Point to it. "I want that one."
| Gender | Singular (This one) | Plural (These ones) |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine (Le) | Celui | Ceux |
| Feminine (La) | Celle | Celles |
Buying cheese at the market.
Je voudrais un morceau de fromage, s'il vous plaît.
(I would like a piece of cheese, please.)Lequel ? Celui-ci (le Comté) ou celui-là (le Brie) ?
(Which one? This one (Comté) or that one (Brie)?)Donnez-moi celui de gauche. Et celles-là (les olives) aussi.
(Give me the one on the left. And those ones (olives) too.)Is it rude to point? In France, pointing with your index finger at a person is considered impolite. However, pointing at objects—especially food at a market—is perfectly normal, mainly if you use "Celui-ci" (This one) to clarify!
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
J'aime ce manteau.
Answer: I like that one.
J'aime ______-là.
Regarde ces voitures.
Answer: Look at those ones.
Regarde ______-là.
Tip: Add "-ci" for 'this one here' and "-là" for 'that one there'.
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