l'on

Meaning

alternative form of on

Pronounced as (IPA)

/l‿ɔ̃/

Etymology

The elided article l' + on, which is of nominal origin (see the related homme). This pronoun has traditionally been assessed as a euphonic prothesis (in particular after que to avoid the homophone of qu'on with con), but the form is in fact found in free variation, including at the beginning of sentences in very formal usage.

Sentences

Il fait construire un château que l'on peut visiter à Soisy-sur-Seine.

He built a castle that can be visited in Soisy-sur-Seine.

C'est dans les petits commerces que l'on peut trouver les meilleurs babioles .

It is in small shops that you can find the best trinkets.