What is a reflexive verb in french?

A reflexive verb in French is a verb that reflects the action back onto the subject. In other words, the subject of the verb is both performing the action and receiving the action.

Here's how to recognize a reflexive verb:

* It always uses a reflexive pronoun: These pronouns are me, te, se, nous, vous, se. They agree in number and gender with the subject of the verb.

* The verb is conjugated like a normal verb: The reflexive pronoun is placed before the conjugated verb.

Example:

* Je me lave. (I wash myself)

* Tu te lèves. (You get up)

* Elle se maquille. (She puts on makeup)

Here are some common reflexive verbs in French:

* s'habiller (to get dressed)

* se lever (to get up)

* se coucher (to go to bed)

* se laver (to wash oneself)

* se brosser les dents (to brush one's teeth)

* se regarder (to look at oneself)

* se sentir (to feel)

* se souvenir (to remember)

Why are reflexive verbs important?

Reflexive verbs are essential for expressing a variety of actions that involve the subject both doing something and having that action directed at them.

Important note:

Not all verbs that are translated into English with "myself", "yourself", etc., are reflexive in French. For example, "I like myself" would be "Je m'aime" (reflexive), but "I cut my hair" would be "Je me coupe les cheveux" (not reflexive).