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LibelluleLambda1654

Hi, this question is regarding filling in the gaps with the right reflexive pronoun and translating the entire sentence, i am having difficulties with both these aspects. Thanks

Fill in the gaps with the correct reflexive pronoun and then translate each sentence in to English

1. Nous  ___nous___  levons à huit heures _____We get up at 8am/ We are getting up at 8am. ____________________________________
2. Elle _______ maquille en deux minutes _________________________________________
3. Je ________ embête en maths _________________________________________
4. Ils ________ appellent Jean et Michel _________________________________________
5. Tu ________ douches le matin ou le soir?________________________________________
6. Vous _______ amusez en France? _________________________________________

Marilee T

Hi barfi21!

In French, the equivalent of a reflexive pronoun is called a «pronominal verb». A sentence containing a pronominal verb contains two consecutive pronouns of the same person. The first is the subject and the second pronoun is the one which is part of the pronominal verb and which completes it.

The pronouns used in a pronominal verb are as follows;

1. Je me demande or je m'entend bien

2. Il se regarde.

3. Nous nous aimons.

4. Ils se sont laissés or ils s'aiment.

In your example, the translation of « Nous nous levons à huit heures » could also be: « We get ourselves up at 8am ». But, since the example you have did not translate the sentence with a reflexive pronoun in english, i don't think you are obligated to use one in your translation.

However, if you want to also practice your reflexive pronouns in english :

The reflexive pronouns in english are:

​1st person singular : myself​

2nd person singular: ​yourself

​3rd person singular;

Male : himself

Female : herself

Animal or Object: itself

​1st person plural​ : ourselves​

2nd person plural ​: yourselves​

3rd person plural : ​themselves

I will share with you our sheet in french on pronominal verbs:

https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/fr/eleves/bv/francais/le-verbe-pronominal-f1509

And our sheet in english on Reflexive pronouns:

https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/fr/eleves/bv/anglais/reflexive-pronouns-a0334

I hope I have been able to help you, do not hesitate to write to us again if you have any other questions!

-Marilee