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Pronominal Verbs/ Reflexive Pronouns Flashcards

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1
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What are pronominal verbs?

A

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

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What are pronominal verbs used with?

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Pronominal verbs are used with a reflexive pronoun that represents the same person or thing as the subject

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Where is the reflexive pronoun placed?

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The reflexive pronoun is placed before the verb and must agree with the subject

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Je

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Me

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Tu

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Te

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Il/ Elle/ On

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Se

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Nous

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Nous

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Vous

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Vous

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Ils/ Elles

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Se

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How are negative sentences constructed with reflexive pronouns?

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The reflexive pronoun is placed immediately before the verb in the negative

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Give me an example (She doesn’t dress)

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Elle ne s’habille pas

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How are questions with inversion constructed with reflexive pronouns?

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The reflexive pronoun is placed immediately before the verb with inversion

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Give me an example (Did she wash herself?)

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Se lave-t-elle?

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Can the reflexive pronoun be the direct object or the indirect object of the verb?

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Yes

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Give me an example of direct: Elle regarde la fleur

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Elle se regarde

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Give me an example of indirect: Il parle à Jean

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Il se parle

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To stop

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S’arrêter

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To brush

A

Se brosser

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To go to bed

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Se coucher

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To dress

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S’habiller

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To worry

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S’inquiéter

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To get up

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Se lever

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To put makeup on

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Se maquiller

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To get ready

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Se preparer

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To take a walk

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Se promener

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To meet

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Rencontrer

27
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To rest

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Se reposer

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To look alike

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Se ressembler

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To call

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Se téléphoner

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To comb

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Se peigner

31
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How are negative sentences constructed with reflexive pronouns?

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The reflexive pronoun and pronominal verb go in between ne… pas

32
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Give me an example (I don’t wash myself)

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Je ne me lave pas

33
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How are sentences with reflexive pronouns constructed in the passé composé?

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In the passé composé, all prenominal verbs are conjugated with être

34
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Give me an example (I go to bed)

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Je me suis couché

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