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New daily routines: reflexive pronoun 'se'

Refugees in France: reflexive verbs

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 a range of vocabulary, direct object pronouns and reflexive pronouns in the singular form to describe daily life for refugees in France.

Key Notes

  • [closed o/o] is pronounced as in 'photo', [au] is pronounced as in 'gauche' and [open o] is pronounced as in 'porte'.
  • Use the direct object pronouns 'le' and 'la' to mean 'him'/'her' and 'it'. Shorten to l' before a vowel/silent 'h'.
  • The reflexive pronoun meaning 'himself'/'herself' is 'se', placed before the verb and shortened to s' before a vowel.
  • Some verbs use reflexive pronouns in French, but we don't always translate the reflexive pronoun in English.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • direct object pronoun: replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. me, you, it, him, her
  • reflexive pronoun: used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like 'myself' and 'yourself'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Translate reflexive verbs literally into English with the reflexive pronoun.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

[closed o/o] is pronounced as in 'photo', [au] is pronounced as in 'gauche' and [open o] is pronounced as in 'porte'. Use the direct object pronouns 'le' and 'la' to mean 'him'/'her' and 'it'. Shorten to l' before a vowel/silent 'h'.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'direct object pronoun'

replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. me, you, it, him, her. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Translate reflexive verbs literally into English with the reflexive pronoun. Correction: Some verbs use reflexive pronouns in French, but we don't always translate the reflexive pronoun in English e.g. 'Je me sens' meaning 'I feel'.

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