Example 6: Je LEUR lis une histoire...

PrashanthA2Kwiziq community member

Example 6: Je LEUR lis une histoire...

Does this mean "lire" is a verb for which "à" is commonly applied? Or is it in this case that the full sentence would be "Je lis une histoire à mes enfants", and hence the usage of "leur" is warranted?
This question relates to:French lesson "Using lui/leur = him or her/them (French Indirect Object Pronouns)"
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AurélieKwiziq team memberCorrect answer
Bonjour Prashanth ! It's the second case: the structure is "lire à <quelqu'un>". À bientôt !
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AlvinA2Kwiziq community member
Hi Aurélie, I know this is an old question but I would like to get some clarification. Based on your response to Prashanth's question does that mean the proper way to say "I read them a story" is "Je les lis une histoire." ? Thanks, Alvin
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Example 6: Je LEUR lis une histoire...

Does this mean "lire" is a verb for which "à" is commonly applied? Or is it in this case that the full sentence would be "Je lis une histoire à mes enfants", and hence the usage of "leur" is warranted?

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