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

Reflexive verbs or pronominal verbs

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

That the subject is performing the action on themselves.

French uses reflexive verbs with a definite article, while English typically uses a possessive adjective.

Grade 10th Grade · World Languages · 45 min

What are French reflexive verbs

Géraldine Crahay · 3:57

Reflexive verbs in French

3 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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