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Pronominal (Reflexive)
Verbs
These verbs are conjugated
like normal verbs, but they require
an extra pronoun before the verb.
Most indicate a reflexive action
but some are idiomatic and can't be
translated literally. The pronouns
are:
Some Pronominal Verbs
| s'amuser |
to have fun |
se reposer |
to rest |
| se lever |
to get up |
se souvenir de |
to remember |
| se laver |
to wash (oneself) |
s'entendre bien |
to get along well |
| se dépêcher |
to hurry |
se coucher |
to go to bed |
| se peigner |
to comb |
se brosser |
to brush |
| s'habiller |
to get dressed |
se maquiller |
to put on makeup |
| se marier |
to get married |
se casser |
to break (arm, leg, etc.) |
Note: When
used in the infinitive, such as after
another verb, the reflexive pronoun
agrees with the subject of the sentence.
Je vais me coucher maintenant.
I'm going to go to bed.
| Sample Irregular
Pronominal Verb |
| s'asseoir - to
sit down |
| je m'assieds |
mah-see-ay |
nous nous asseyons |
noo-zah-say-ohn |
| tu t'assieds |
tah-see-ay |
vous vous asseyez |
vous-zah-say-yay |
| il s'assied |
sah-see-ay |
ils s'asseyent |
sah-say-ee |
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