Usually, when using two object pronouns, the person comes before the thing (Il me le donne). However, when both pronouns are in the third person, the order flips: the thing comes before the person.
The direct object for the thing (le, la, or les) goes first, followed by the indirect object for the person (lui for "to him/her", or leur for "to them"). Both pronouns are placed immediately before the conjugated verb.
Here is how it looks with lui:
| The postman hands it over to him without a problem. | Le facteur le lui remet sans problème. |
| Where is the envelope? The postman is bringing it to him. | Où est l'enveloppe ? Le facteur la lui apporte. |
Delivering to Multiple People
If you are giving, handing over, or forwarding something to multiple people, use leur (to them). The rule remains exactly the same: the thing still comes first.
| After the delivery, you confirm it to them. | Après la livraison, tu le leur confirmes. |
| The courier is bringing them to them with the van. | Le coursier les leur apporte avec la camionnette. |
Double Pronouns with Infinitives
If the sentence uses an infinitive verb (such as after vouloir), both object pronouns are placed together right in front of the infinitive.
| The sender wants to hand it to them personally. | L'expéditeur veut la leur remettre personnellement. |
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