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What does se mean in french?

"Se" in French has multiple meanings depending on the context. It can be:

1. Reflexive Pronoun:

* Similar to "himself", "herself", "itself", "themselves" in English.

* Example: "Elle se lave les mains." (She washes her hands.)

2. Part of a reflexive verb:

* Used with verbs that express an action performed on oneself.

* Example: "Se coucher" (to go to bed), "S'habiller" (to get dressed)

3. Impersonal Pronoun:

* Similar to "it" or "one" in English, referring to an unspecified person or thing.

* Example: "Il se dit que..." (It is said that...)

4. Part of some idiomatic expressions:

* Example: "Se faire un film" (to worry unnecessarily), "Se sentir bien" (to feel good)

To understand the meaning of "se" in a specific sentence, you need to consider the surrounding words and the grammatical structure.

For example:

* "Elle se voit." ("Se" is a reflexive pronoun, meaning "she sees herself").

* "Il se fait tard." ("Se" is part of an impersonal pronoun, meaning "it is getting late").

If you provide the sentence you are interested in, I can give you a more precise answer about the meaning of "se".

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