![]() In contrary, if the reflexive pronouns are removed the meaning of the verb changes. In these cases, additional words and information need to be added to the sentence for it to make sense. Vous vous moquez de moi (You’re making fun of me) Unfortunately there isn’t any trick to remember these, apart from simply practicing. Some verbs cannot exist or don’t make grammatical sense without the presence of reflexive pronouns. Vous vous brossez les cheveux (You brush your hair) The video below is a great way to learn more about French reflexive verbs: To give you an idea, these actions can be ones you’d do to your body or as a part of your daily routine for example. Reflexive verbs are used for describing physical actions that the subject carries out on themselves. Here, t’ isn’t a reflexive pronoun as the action is being done to you by someone else. For example: est-ce qu’il t’ennuie? (Is he boring you?). You can easily spot these in sentences where an action is being carried out on someone else. ![]() Note: There are some instances to watch out for when you’ll be dealing with a pronoun that functions as a direct object and not as a reflexive. These are immaterial actions as opposed to physical ones. In this case, the action isn’t being self-inflicted onto the subject but instead reflects how the subject feels mentally or emotionally. When describing your (or someone’s) mental or emotional state, both a reflexive verb and pronoun will most likely be used. Next, let’s look at the different situations in which you’d use reflexive pronouns and verbs in French. Il s’est coupé en hachant des légumes ( Il = subject pronoun + s’ = reflexive pronoun + est coupé from the verb couper = reflexive verb) Now in French, you’ll find it to be a little different. (He= subject pronoun + cut = reflexive verb + himself = reflexive pronoun). He cut himself while chopping vegetables. ![]() Now, reflexive verbs are easy to understand – they basically depict an action that is self-inflicted onto the subject. Reflexive pronouns are always accompanied by a reflexive verb. At the end of this article you’ll find a quiz on Reflexive Verbs in French → OK take me to the Quiz!īelow is a table showing the corresponding subject pronouns and reflexive pronouns.
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