This deep dive covers Order of Multiple Pronouns (Higher) within Object pronouns, y and en for GCSE French. Revise Object pronouns, y and en in Core Grammar Toolkit for GCSE French with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 6 of 8 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📋 Order of Multiple Pronouns (Higher)
When two pronouns appear together, they follow a fixed order:
| Position 1 | Position 2 | Position 3 | Position 4 | Position 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| me / te / nous / vous | le / la / les | lui / leur | y | en |
Il donne le livre à Marie → Il le lui donne.
He gives the book to Marie → He gives it to her.
- le (DOP, position 2) comes before lui (IOP, position 3)
- Foundation level: one pronoun at a time is sufficient; two-pronoun order is Higher
Practice questions for Object pronouns, y and en
Which sentence correctly replaces the underlined phrase? Tu vas **au marché** ce matin?
Tu veux **des fraises**? Oui, j'___ veux beaucoup.