which is the subject, which the object?

S. N.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

which is the subject, which the object?

Hi, in a reversed expression such as

Qu'est-ce qui te plaît chez Anna ?

which is the subject and which is the object? 

I’m guessing that the subject is that aspect of Anna’s personality which causes ‘you’ to like her. Therefore, since ‘you’ receive pleasure from that part of her personality, ‘you’ are the object. 

Is that correct?

Thanks in advance!

Asked 5 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The literal translation is: What is it that is pleasant to you at Anna?

In the subordinate clause, the subject is qu'est-ce qui (what) and the indirect object is te (to you).

S. N.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Thanks so much for your help Chris! Much appreciated. 

S. N. asked:

which is the subject, which the object?

Hi, in a reversed expression such as

Qu'est-ce qui te plaît chez Anna ?

which is the subject and which is the object? 

I’m guessing that the subject is that aspect of Anna’s personality which causes ‘you’ to like her. Therefore, since ‘you’ receive pleasure from that part of her personality, ‘you’ are the object. 

Is that correct?

Thanks in advance!

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Thinking...