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Tu es malade, je te recommande une tisane chaude.

Tu es malade, je te recommande une tisane chaude.
You are sick, I recommend a hot herbal tea to you.
From Lesson 105:Indirect object pronouns 1 (me, te, nous, vous)·French

Questions & Answers about Tu es malade, je te recommande une tisane chaude.

Why does te come before recommande instead of after?
In French, object pronouns like te (which means to you in this context) are placed directly before the conjugated verb. Instead of putting it at the end like we do in English, you must say je te recommande.
How do I know if te is an indirect object here?
You can tell by looking at how the verb is used. The French structure is recommander quelque chose à quelqu'un (to recommend something to someone). Since te represents the person being recommended to, it acts as the indirect object.
What is the difference between une tisane and un thé?
Un thé refers specifically to caffeinated tea, like black or green tea. Une tisane is an herbal tea or infusion, like chamomile or peppermint. It is exactly what people drink in France when they are sick!
Why is the word chaude placed after the noun it describes?
In French, adjectives that describe temperature, like chaude (hot), usually come after the noun. It also ends in an extra -e to match the feminine noun une tisane.

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