What are Reflexive Verbs in French?

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Objective

What are French reflexive verbs

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Géraldine Crahay · 3:57

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Reflexive verbs, also called pronominal verbs, are used with the pronoun se in the infinitive.

  2. 2

    In the negative form, the structure is subject + ne + reflexive pronoun + conjugated verb + pas.

  3. 3

    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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Practice

11 questions

1

What is the term used to describe verbs that include the pronoun 'se' in their infinitive form?

2

In the sentence 'Je me lave,' what does the reflexive pronoun 'me' indicate?

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Exit ticket

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Complétez la phrase avec le pronom réfléchi correct : 'Nous _____ brossons les dents.'

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