Pronominal Verbs in French

Introduction

• The document serves as a learning sheet for primary school students in a French course focusing on pronominal verbs.

Identifying Pronominal Verbs

• Pronominal verbs in French are verbs that are accompanied by a reflexive pronoun. They indicate that the action is performed on the subject by the subject itself.

Conjugation of Selected Pronominal Verbs

Se Laver (to wash oneself)

• Je me lave (I wash myself)

• Tu te laves (You wash yourself)

• Il / Elle se lave (He / She washes himself/herself)

• Nous nous lavons (We wash ourselves)

• Vous vous lavez (You wash yourself - formal or plural)

• Ils / Elles se lavent (They wash themselves)

S’Amuser (to have fun)

• Je m’amuse (I have fun)

• Tu t’amuses (You have fun)

• Il / Elle s’amuse (He / She has fun)

• Nous nous amusons (We have fun)

• Vous vous amusez (You have fun - formal or plural)

• Ils / Elles s’amusent (They have fun)

Complete List of Pronominal Verbs

• Se réveiller (to wake up)

• Se lever (to get up) *

• Se brosser (to brush oneself)

• Se doucher (to take a shower)

• Se raser (to shave oneself)

• Se sécher (to dry oneself) *

• Se maquiller (to put on makeup)

• S’habiller (to dress oneself)

• Se parfumer (to put on perfume)

• Se peigner (to comb oneself)

• Se coiffer (to style oneself)

• Se dépêcher (to hurry)

• Se reposer (to rest)

• Se gratter (to scratch oneself)

• S’entraîner (to train)

• Se promener (to take a walk)

• Se baigner (to bathe)

• Se frotter (to rub oneself)

• Se coucher (to go to bed)

Conclusion

• The sheet emphasizes the importance of understanding how to use pronominal verbs in French, showcasing their conjugation and providing various examples of everyday actions that utilize these verbs. This foundation is crucial for students as they develop their language skills, especially in relation to personal care and self-reflection activities, which are common topics in introductory language learning.