In affirmative commands, object pronouns move to the end of the verb and are attached with hyphens.
Word Order
When a command has two pronouns, the direct object (le, la, or les) always comes first, followed by the indirect object (the person receiving it).
| The boss needs this document. Give it to him! | Le patron a besoin de ce document. Donne-le-lui ! |
| The presentation is ready. Show it to them! | La présentation est prête. Montrez-la-leur ! |
Using "moi"
Me changes to the stressed form moi at the end of an affirmative command. The direct object still comes first!
| The presentation is urgent. Prepare it for me! | La présentation est urgente. Prépare-la-moi ! |
| I need the projector. Plug it in for me! | J'ai besoin du projecteur. Branche-le-moi ! |
Plurals
This word order applies even if the item is plural (les) or the recipient is plural (nous, leur). Notice how hyphens connect the verb and both pronouns.
| These files are urgent. Transfer them to us! | Ces dossiers sont urgents. Transférez-les-nous ! |
| The assistant made these copies. Return them to him immediately! | L'assistant a fait ces copies. Rends-les-lui tout de suite ! |
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