Ils s'entendent bien : reflexive pronouns
I can understand texts about daily routine using reflexive verbs and also texts discussing relationships and interactions with reciprocal verbs.
- Year 11
- AQA
Ils s'entendent bien : reflexive pronouns
I can understand texts about daily routine using reflexive verbs and also texts discussing relationships and interactions with reciprocal verbs.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The verb spellings of regular reflexive verbs are the same as regular -er, -ir and -re verbs in the present tense.
- Some verbs have a secondary meaning that uses a reflexive pronoun.
- Some verbs use reflexive pronouns in French when their English translation doesn't include a reflexive idea.
- Sometimes the reflexive pronoun indicates the action is exchanged between two or more subjects acting upon one another.
Keywords
Reflexive - describes an action where the subject and object of the verb are the same
Reciprocal - describes an action that is two-way or mutual
Common misconception
All verbs using reflexive pronouns are reflexive.
Reciprocal verbs use the reflexive pronouns 'se', 'nous' and 'vous'. They are used to express actions that two or more people perform with, or for, each other, e.g. 'nous nous écrivons souvent' - 'we often write to each other'.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'there is, here is'?
Q2.Match the French and English.
Q3.Match the French and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'a new group and a new song'.
Q5.Write in French: 'there are no eggs'.
Q6.Write in French: 'I cancelled the show'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the French and English.
