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How to Say ‘I'll ask him’ in French

Je lui demande

zhuh lwee duh-MAHND

[zhuh lwee duh-MAHND]

💬 Usage Tip: Lui means "to him" or "to her" and sits before the verb, not after. French says "I to-him ask," as in je lui téléphone "I'll phone him".

Phrase Breakdown

Je

[zhuh]

I

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

lui

[lwee]

to him / to her

Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to him' or 'to her'.

Example

Je lui donne un cadeau.

I'm giving him/her a gift.

demande

[duh-MAHND]

ask

Present form of 'demander', to ask or request.

Example

Je demande un rendez-vous.

I am asking for an appointment.

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