| A | B |
| relative pronouns | connect two clauses, usually with an antecedent |
| antecedent | word that precedes and is referred to in a second clause |
| qui | used as subject for people, things |
| que | uses as direct object for people, things |
| ce qui | subject, no antecedent (what) |
| ce que | direct object, no antecedent (what) |
| ce dont | de + ...., with no antecedent |
| dont | de +..... with an antecedent |
| où | time, place (no preposition) |
| preposition + lequel (any form) | object of the preposition for things, places |
| preposition + qui | prepostion + people |