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Une journée dans la vie d'un groupe francophone : reflexive pronouns
I can recognise the use of and apply reflexive pronouns to express daily routine actions.
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Une journée dans la vie d'un groupe francophone : reflexive pronouns
I can recognise the use of and apply reflexive pronouns to express daily routine actions.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Use reflexive pronouns (me, te, se ...) before the verb when subject and object of the verb are the same person.
- [e] is pronounced as in 'je' and [ou] is pronounced as in 'nous'.
- The singular reflexive pronouns are: 'me', 'te', 'se'. They are shortened to m', t' and s' before a silent letter/vowel.
- The plural reflexive pronouns are: 'nous', 'vous', 'se'. 'Se' is shortened to s' before a vowel.
Keywords
Reflexive pronoun - used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like 'myself' and 'yourself'
Common misconception
Verbs in French that relate to personal actions are only composed the same as in English.
Many verbs relating to daily routine are reflexive in French and require a reflexive pronoun to be used, e.g., 'je me lève'. This reflexive pronoun is not always used in English.
The lesson refers to French hip-hop duo 'BigFlo et Oli'. Teachers might like to play their classes some of their music to enrich student learning. Songs which are suitable for the classroom include: Sur la lune (good for 1-verb future tense) and Plus Tard (good for a range of tenses and vocabulary).
Teacher tip
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens would be helpful, if available.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match up the parts of the verb 's'asseoir' (to sit, sitting, to sit down, sitting down).
Match up the parts of the verb 's'asseoir' (to sit, sitting, to sit down, sitting down).
Q2.Match the reflexive verbs to the correct translations.
Match the reflexive verbs to the correct translations.
Q3.What is the reflexive pronoun for 'il, elle, on, ils, elles'?
What is the reflexive pronoun for 'il, elle, on, ils, elles'?
Q4.What does 'j’ai hâte' mean?
What does 'j’ai hâte' mean?
I hate
I have
I wait
Q5.Which of these phrases means 'au premier plan'?
Which of these phrases means 'au premier plan'?
in the background
on the left
on the right
Q6.Use the words below to help you translate this sentence: 'In the background, I can see lots of children who are swimming in the sea.'.
Use the words below to help you translate this sentence: 'In the background, I can see lots of children who are swimming in the sea.'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The singular reflexive pronouns are 'me, te, se'. They are shortened to m', t' and s' before a silent letter or .
The singular reflexive pronouns are 'me, te, se'. They are shortened to m', t' and s' before a silent letter or .
Q2.Match up the reflexive pronouns.
Match up the reflexive pronouns.
Q3.Which of the following means 'I get washed.'?
Which of the following means 'I get washed.'?
Je lave.
Je te lave.
Je le lave.
Q4.Translate 'BigFlo et Oli were inspired by classical French rap' into French using the following words.
Translate 'BigFlo et Oli were inspired by classical French rap' into French using the following words.
Q5.Which of the following translations for 'je me douche' are correct?
Which of the following translations for 'je me douche' are correct?
I shower him
