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A2 → B1 Lesson 3 of 3 · Reflexive Verbs

Reciprocal and idiomatic reflexive verbs

Use reflexive verbs for “each other” and learn verbs whose meaning changes: s’entendre, se rendre compte.

13 min · 8 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Express reciprocity
  • Learn ten idiomatic reflexive verbs
  • Distinguish verb and reflexive verb
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Plural reflexive = each other: ils s’aiment, on se voit demain.
  • 2Meaning changes: s’entendre (get along), se rendre compte (realise), se tromper (be wrong).
  • 3Se passer = to happen: Qu’est-ce qui se passe ?
  • 4Se débrouiller = to manage on your own (very common).

Key vocabulary

se ressemblerto look alike
s’inquiéterto worry
se douter deto suspect
se débrouillerto manage