What are Reflexive Verbs in French?
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What are French reflexive verbs
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Géraldine Crahay · 3:57
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Key concepts
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Reflexive verbs, also called pronominal verbs, are used with the pronoun se in the infinitive.
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In the negative form, the structure is subject + ne + reflexive pronoun + conjugated verb + pas.
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Reflexive verbs can also convey a passive meaning and are translated by the passive voice in English, such as in the example: Je m'appelle Sarah.
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What is the term used to describe verbs that include the pronoun 'se' in their infinitive form?
In the sentence 'Je me lave,' what does the reflexive pronoun 'me' indicate?
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“Complétez la phrase avec le pronom réfléchi correct : 'Nous _____ brossons les dents.'”
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