On organise des visites : reflexive pronouns, direct object pronouns
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use singular reflexive pronouns and singular direct object pronouns to express a range of actions and thoughts in the context of cultural visits.
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.
- Some verbs use reflexive pronouns in French when their English translation doesn't include a reflexive idea.
- To replace a noun that is the object, use direct object pronouns le/la/l' before the verb to mean 'him', 'her' or 'it'.
- Direct object pronouns are positioned before the verb.
- Reflexive pronouns me, te and se are shortened to m', t' and s' before a vowel or silent 'h'
Keywords
Reflexive pronoun - used to indicate when the subject and object of a verb are the same, words like 'myself' and 'yourself'
Direct object pronoun - replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. it, him, her
Common misconception
Reflexive verbs and pronouns are only used when a physical action is done to oneself.
Reflexive verbs and pronouns indicate that the subject and object are the same person, but do not always represent a physical action. Sometimes there is no direct translation for the French reflexive pronoun in English.
Teacher tip
To practise word order with reflexive pronouns and direct object pronouns, give each student a word in a sentence and ask them to put themselves in the correct order. Card sorts are also useful exercises for word order practice. Show images of the Sacré-Cœur.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When do 'le' and 'la' shorten to l'?
Q2.Identify the object in this sentence: Elle prépare un événement.
Q3.Which of these verbs are reflexive?
Q4.Match the adjectives to their English meanings.
true
false
major
serious
current
unique
Q5.Identify the reflexive pronoun in this sentence: Je me lève à huit heures.
Q6.Which of these nouns are feminine?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the vocabulary to the English translations.
to integrate, include, incorporate | to become integrated, fit in
to remember, remembering
to follow, following
to treat, treating
opening
fact
Q2.Which reflexive pronoun is used for il, elle, on?
Q3.Translate the following into English: tu te souviens de la visite ?
Q4.Match the sentence halves.
une visite au théâtre.
pour l'ouverture du nouveau musée.
trouve au centre-ville.
trouve un animal au fond du jardin.
Q5.What can the direct object pronoun 'le' refer to?
Q6.Which direct object pronoun could replace the noun in this sentence? Je connais cette région très bien.
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