Reflexive Verbs We use reflexive verbs in English

Reflexive Verbs • We use reflexive verbs in English. • You might say: I can do this myself. He always looks at himself in a mirror. • However, the French use them much more.

Reflexive verbs • Translate the following: My name is… What is your name (sing and plural)? His name is… Her name is…

Translated • Je m’appelle… • Comment tu t’appelles? Comment vous appellez-vous? • Il s’appelle • Elle s’appelle

Incroyable… • You have already been using reflexive verbs and not knowing it!

Boring Mechanics Behind RVs • Reflexive verbs use a reflexive pronoun that goes directly before the verb. • They show that the subject is doing the action themselves. • They take être in the pc. • Some verbs: 1. Are always reflexive 2. Can be made reflexive by adding the correct pronoun 3. Change meaning depending on the reflexive verb

RV chart • Copy this chart. • Je me (m’) Tu te (t’) Il/elle/on se (s’) Nous nous Vous vous Ils/elles se (s’)

RV – Set 1 • Se baigner • Se brosser • Se coiffer • Se laver • Se maquiller • Se peigner • Se raser

RV Practice • How do you think you would say the following: He shaves. She puts on make up. I take a bath. We brush our teeth (nos dents). The boy washes his hands (ses mains). You do your hair so well (si bien). They comb their hair (ses).

And. . • • Il se rase. Elle se maquille. Je me baigne. Nous nous brossons nos dents. Le garçon se lave ses mains. Tu te coiffes si bien. Ils se peignent les cheveux.

RVs and Pain • • Se blesser Se brûler Se casser Se couper Se fâcher S’impatienter S’inquiéter de S’écrier

RVs, Opposites, & Relaxation • • Se coucher Se réveiller S’endormir Se lever Se déshabiller S’habiller Se dépêcher Se détendre • Se bronzer • Se promener • Se reposer