Use of Pronouns like ils/elles

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Use of Pronouns like ils/elles

What pronoun could work for  a mixture of life genders as a collective pronoun :They(John and Mary) are eating.

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Mixed groups always use the pronoun ils. Pure female groups are referred to as elles.

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Use of Pronouns like ils/elles

What pronoun could work for  a mixture of life genders as a collective pronoun :They(John and Mary) are eating.

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