Year 9 - French
Life in Paris: reflexive pronouns 'me' and 'te'
Refugees in France: reflexive verbs
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Unit Summary
In this unit, reflexive -er verbs and pronouns are introduced in singular forms, and direct object pronouns revisited. New high frequency verbs are introduced to support discussion refugees in France.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the reflexive pronouns 'you' and 'te' with a range of verbs in the context of preparing for a family visit.
Key Notes
- Use 'me' and 'te' as reflexive pronouns in French. Shorten them to m'/t' before a vowel/silent 'h'.
- Some verbs can mean different things when they're used reflexively and can be translated differently in English.
Vocabulary To Learn
- reflexive pronoun: used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like 'myself' and 'yourself'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Reflexive verbs can always be translated literally into English.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Use 'me' and 'te' as reflexive pronouns in French. Shorten them to m'/t' before a vowel/silent 'h'. Some verbs can mean different things when they're used reflexively and can be translated differently in English.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'reflexive pronoun'
used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like 'myself' and 'yourself'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Reflexive verbs can always be translated literally into English. Correction: There are sometimes more natural ways to translate reflexive verbs into English. For example, 'Je me prépare' is 'I prepare myself', but 'I get ready' sounds more natural.
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