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A2 → B1 Lesson 1 of 3 · Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive verbs in the present

Conjugate se lever, s’habiller, se coucher with the right pronoun.

12 min · 8 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Use me, te, se, nous, vous, se
  • Elide before a vowel: m’, t’, s’
  • Make reflexive verbs negative
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1me, te, se, nous, vous, se + verb; m’, t’, s’ before a vowel.
  • 2Negation: je ne me lève pas (ne before the pronoun).
  • 3With an infinitive, the pronoun matches the subject: je vais me reposer.
  • 4Daily routine verbs: se réveiller, se lever, se laver, s’habiller, se coucher.

Key vocabulary

se dépêcherto hurry
se promenerto go for a walk
se doucherto shower
se réveillerto wake up