Pronominal Verbs/ Reflexive Pronouns Flashcards
What are pronominal verbs?
Pronominal verbs mean that the action of the verb is reflected back on the subject. With a singular subject, the verb usually indicates a reflexive action
What are pronominal verbs used with?
Pronominal verbs are used with a reflexive pronoun that represents the same person or thing as the subject
Where is the reflexive pronoun placed?
The reflexive pronoun is placed before the verb and must agree with the subject
Je
Me
Tu
Te
Il/ Elle/ On
Se
Nous
Nous
Vous
Vous
Ils/ Elles
Se
How are negative sentences constructed with reflexive pronouns?
The reflexive pronoun is placed immediately before the verb in the negative
Give me an example (She doesn’t dress)
Elle ne s’habille pas
How are questions with inversion constructed with reflexive pronouns?
The reflexive pronoun is placed immediately before the verb with inversion
Give me an example (Did she wash herself?)
Se lave-t-elle?
Can the reflexive pronoun be the direct object or the indirect object of the verb?
Yes
Give me an example of direct: Elle regarde la fleur
Elle se regarde
Give me an example of indirect: Il parle à Jean
Il se parle
To stop
S’arrêter
To brush
Se brosser
To go to bed
Se coucher
To dress
S’habiller
To worry
S’inquiéter
To get up
Se lever
To put makeup on
Se maquiller
To get ready
Se preparer
