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 nousVous vousIls/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