Unit 4a - Pronouns With Pronominal Verbs Flashcards
The pronouns used with pronominal verbs—me, te, se, nous, and vous—agree in person and number with the subject pronoun.
There are four types of pronominal verbs: reflexive, reciprocal, subjective, and passive, and they all use the same pronouns.
Reflexive verbs:
Il leur faut une heure pour s’habiller. They need an hour to get dressed.
In the negative form, the reflexive pronoun is placed between ne and the conjugated verb.
Nous ne nous amusons jamais chez eux.
We never have fun at their place.
In the negative form, the reflexive pronoun is placed between ne and the conjugated verb.
Il ne se lève pas avant dix heures.
He does not get up before 10 o’clock.
In the interrogative form using inversion, the pronominal pronoun remains before the verb and the subject follows the verb.
Comment t’appelles-tu?
What is your name?
In the interrogative form using inversion, the pronominal pronoun remains before the verb and the subject follows the verb.
Pourquoi vous inquiétez-vous tant pour lui?
Why are you worrying so much for him?
When using the est-ce que question form, the order remains the same as in the positive form.
Est-ce que tu te prépares à partir en vacances?
Are you getting ready to go on vacation?
When using the est-ce que question form, the order remains the same as in the positive form.
Pourquoi est-ce qu’il se cache derrière la porte?
Why is he hiding behind the door?
In compound tenses, the past participle of a reflexive verb agrees with the subject. Pronominal verbs are always conjugated with être in compound tenses.
Elle s’est promenée toute la journée.
She walked around the whole day.
In compound tenses, the past participle of a reflexive verb agrees with the subject. Pronominal verbs are always conjugated with être in compound tenses.
Nous nous sommes reposés pendant nos vacances.
We rested during our vacation.
In compound tenses, the past participle of a reflexive verb agrees with the subject. Pronominal verbs are always conjugated with être in compound tenses.
Je me suis bien amusée à la soirée. I had a lot of fun at the party.
I had a lot of fun at the party.
- Nous _______________ (se promener) dans le parc.
nous promenons…
- Elle _______________ (se regarder) dans la glace.
se regarde..
- Ils _______________ (se reposer) dans le hamac.
se reposent…
- Tu _______________ (s’inquiéter) sans raison.
t’inquiètes…
- Il _______________ (ne pas se coucher) avant minuit.
ne se couche pas…
