The simple sentence

○ Subject + verb

In French, a simple phrase is always structured in the same order : 1. Sujet 2.verbe.

The subject is a noun or a noun group. It can be identified because there is always a determiner before a noun.

○ subject pronoun + verb

Often, the noun (or noun group) composes the subject can be replaced by a pronoun. 

Remember : a pronoun is a tool word that allows not to repeat a noun that has been previously said.

In this case, verbs must be conjugates according to the subject.

○ Subject + verb + complement

Remember : a complement, or object, is what receives the action of the verb. In a simple sentence, the complement is put after the verb : 1. subject 2. verb 3. complement

Je mange une pomme. → I eat an apple.

Le chat attrape la souris → The cat catches the mouse.

Les poules pondent des œufs. → The chickens lay an egg.