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Theory
a) definition
pronominal verbs are used when a subject is doing the action for himself and the reflexive pronouns “me, te, se, nous, vous, se” are placed before the verb
| to wonder : se demander je me demande |
⚠️ some verbs exist only in the pronominal form, others change meaning in the pronominal forms
| only pronominal : se méfier
« Je me méfie de ce détective … » |
| both forms : demander, se demander « L’étranger demande le chemin. »
« Il se demande où trouver des filles à chapeau. » |
b) 4 categories of pronominal verbs
- le verbe pronominal passif
the subject receives the action passively
 la mer se voit depuis le balcon ⚠️la mer est vue depuis le balcon |
- le verbe pronominal réfléchi
the subject receives the action
 elle se pomponne devant le miroir |
- le verbe pronominal réciproque
the action is acted out by all participants
 ils se regardèrent tous |
- le verbe pronominal subjectif
the subject does not receive the action
 il se paie la tête de Robotron 18ProMax |
Exercises
Results
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#1. I wonder if I passed the test
#2. He's wondering if the Rams won the Super Bowl LVI
#3. You're wondering if that's true, aren't you ?
#4. Je me douche tous les matins à 4 heures / I shower every morning at 4
#5. R8A1 et SP1A se renvoient la balle / R8A1 and SP1A are passing the ball to each other
Results
#1. I wonder if I passed the test
#2. He's wondering if the Rams won the Super Bowl LVI
#3. You're wondering if that's true, aren't you ?
#4. Je me douche tous les matins à 4 heures / I shower every morning at 4
#5. R8A1 et SP1A se renvoient la balle / R8A1 and SP1A are passing the ball to each other
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