Unit 4e - Pronouns With Pronominal Verbs

Question 0

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’apercevoir de

Answer 0

To notice, realize

Question 1

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se douter de

Answer 1

To suspect

Question 2

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’écrouler

Answer 2

To collapse

Question 3

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’en aller

Answer 3

To leave

Question 4

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’enfuir

Answer 4

To flee

Question 5

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’entendre

Answer 5

To get along

Question 6

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’envoler

Answer 6

To fly away

Question 7

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’évanouir

Answer 7

To faint

Question 8

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se faufiler

Answer 8

To thread one’s way through

Question 9

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se fier à

Answer 9

To trust

Question 10

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se languir

Answer 10

To languish

Question 11

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se méfier de

Answer 11

To distrust

Question 12

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se passer

Answer 12

To happen

Question 13

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se plaindre de

Answer 13

To complain

Question 14

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se rendre compte de

Answer 14

To notice, realize

Question 15

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se repentir

Answer 15

To repent

Question 16

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se souvenir de

Answer 16

To remember

Question 17

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se taire

Answer 17

To be silent

Question 18

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
Se tromper

Answer 18

To be mistaken

Question 19

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

1. She cannot trust her neighbor. ______________________________________________

Answer 19

Elle ne peut pas se fier à son voisin.

Question 20

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

2. I decided to leave. ______________________________________________

Answer 20

J’ai décidé de m’en aller.

Question 21

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

3. We remember our youth. ________________________________________________

Answer 21

Nous nous souvenons de notre jeunesse.

Question 22

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

4. He realized there was a mistake on the bill. ________________________________________________

Answer 22

Il s’est rendu compte qu’il avait une erreur dans l’addition.

Question 23

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

5. Trust me! (tu) ________________________________________________

Answer 23

Fie-toi a moi!

Question 24

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

6. He grabbed her bag. ________________________________________________

Answer 24

Il s’est emparé de son sac.

Question 25

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

7. With the wind, her newspaper flew away. ________________________________________________

Answer 25

Avec le vent, son journal s’est envolé.

Question 26

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

8. At night, you (tu) always collapse in front of the television. _________________________________________________

Answer 26

Le soir, tu t’écroules toujours devant la télé.

Question 27

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

9. Be quiet! (vous) ________________________________________________

Answer 27

Taisez-vous!

Question 28

Translate the following sentences into French, using a subjective pronominal verb with the appropriate pronoun.

10. We almost fainted when we saw the telephone bill.

Answer 28

Nous nous sommes presque évanouis quand nous avons vu la facture de téléphone.

Question 29

Many pronominal verbs are neither reflexive nor reciprocal—they just happen to take a pronominal pronoun. These verbs are called subjective. The past participle agrees with the subject in gender and number. Some of these verbs take a preposition.
S’emparer de

Answer 29

Seize, capture, grab.