Pronouns
Grammar Modules
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What are reflexive pronouns?
Reflexive pronouns (pronoms réfléchis) are a subcategory of personal pronouns. They take the forms me, te, se, nous, vous, se and are used with pronominal verbs. They always refer back to the subject of the sentence.
Examples:
Je me réveille tous les jours à 7 heures.
pronominal verb se réveiller in the present tense
Assieds-toi !
pronominal verb s'asseoir in the imperative
Reflexive Pronouns by Person
| Subject | Reflexive Pronoun | Stressed Form |
|---|---|---|
| je | me (m') | moi |
| tu | te (t') | toi |
| il / elle / on | se (s') | soi |
| nous | nous | nous |
| vous | vous | vous |
| ils / elles | se (s') | soi |
Remember
Reflexive pronouns always match the subject of the sentence. Before vowels and mute h, me, te, and se become m', t', and s'.
Examples:
Il s'habille vite. (He gets dressed quickly.)