indirect object
US /ɪnˌdaɪ.rekt ˈɑːb.dʒekt/
UK /ɪnˌdaɪ.rekt ˈɑːb.dʒekt/
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complément d'objet indirect
a noun phrase referring to someone or something that is affected by the action of a verb but is not the direct object. In English, the indirect object typically comes before the direct object and often follows a preposition like 'to' or 'for' if the order is reversed.
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In the sentence 'She gave him a book,' 'him' is the indirect object.
Dans la phrase 'Elle lui a donné un livre', 'lui' est le complément d'objet indirect.
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Can you pass me the salt?
Peux-tu me passer le sel ?