him
A personal pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is the form of 'he' used when the male is receiving an action rather than performing it.
Exemples
3 sur 5I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.
I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.
The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.
The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.
Check out that guy over there; do you know him?
Check out that guy over there; do you know him?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember that both 'him' and 'them' end in the letter 'm' and both are object pronouns (receivers of an action).
Quiz rapide
John is my friend. I went to the cinema with ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : him
Exemples
I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.
everydayI saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.
The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.
formalThe board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.
Check out that guy over there; do you know him?
informalCheck out that guy over there; do you know him?
The study required the participant to remain still while the observer monitored him.
academicThe study required the participant to remain still while the observer monitored him.
Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting, but I can leave a message for him.
businessMr. Smith is currently in a meeting, but I can leave a message for him.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
let him be
leave him alone
it's him
identifying a male person
good for him
an expression of approval for his success
Souvent confondu avec
'He' is used as the subject (doing the action), while 'him' is used as the object (receiving the action).
'His' shows possession, while 'him' is the object form of the pronoun.
Notes d'usage
Use 'him' whenever the male person is the object of a verb or follows a preposition like 'to', 'with', 'for', or 'at'. Never use 'him' as the subject of a sentence.
Erreurs courantes
Many learners say 'Give it to he' instead of the correct 'Give it to him'. Another common error is using 'him' instead of 'he' in compound subjects, such as saying 'Him and I went' instead of 'He and I went'.
Astuce mémo
Remember that both 'him' and 'them' end in the letter 'm' and both are object pronouns (receivers of an action).
Origine du mot
From Old English 'him', which was originally the dative singular form of 'he' and 'hit' (it).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
John is my friend. I went to the cinema with ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : him
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has...
hisThis word is used to show that something belongs to or is as...
himselfA reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposit...
manAn adult male human being as distinguished from a woman or a...
boyUsed as an attributive modifier to describe something intend...
Mots lis
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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