French Reflexive Verbs Quiz

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Which of the following is the correct conjugation of the verb 'se laver' for 'ils'?

  • Ils se lavez
  • Ils se lave
  • Ils se lavent (correct)
  • Ils se laves

What is the correct reflexive verb for the pronoun 'tu' in '___ lève à 10 heures du matin'?

  • me
  • te (correct)
  • se
  • nous

Which sentence correctly uses the past participle agreement for the verb 'monter' in the expression 'Elle est ___'?

  • Elle est montés
  • Elle est monté
  • Elle est montée (correct)
  • Elle est monter

Which verb translates to 'to get angry' in French?

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What is the correct translation of 'to have fun' in French?

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What is the missing word that describes Green Day?

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Which pronoun would replace 'Pierre et André' in a sentence?

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Which word completes the statement about 'Thriller'?

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Which pronoun would replace 'Sarah' in the sentence?

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Which adjective best describes Lady Gaga?

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What is the appropriate pronoun for 'Catherine et Marianne'?

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What describes the style of music techno?

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How should the phrase 'Les billets pour le spectacle' be replaced using a pronoun?

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What verb form is used in the sentence 'Tu aimes aller à la bibliothèque'?

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In the context of the sentence 'Elle adore faire du sport', what does 'adore' mean?

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Which interrogative word is used to ask 'Where does she work?' in French?

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What is the correct interrogative for 'What is the price?' in French?

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Which sentence correctly includes the interrogative word 'quand'?

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What is the meaning of 'qui' when used in a question?

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What does 'Ils viendront à 13h30' imply about their arrival time?

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Which interrogative word completes the question 'Avec ______________ est-ce qu’il dessine?'?

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What is the correct form of 'meilleur' to complete the sentence: 'La tarte est meilleur___ que la soupe.'?

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Which of the following phrases means 'the best' in English?

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How do you complete the phrase: 'le plus/ le moins ___'?

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Which statement correctly describes the use of the superlative in French?

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What is the correct ending for 'meilleur' to describe 'les biscuits'?

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What does 'le plus branché' mean in English?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'le moins'?

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In the phrase 'la salade ___', what form of 'meilleur' should be used?

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What is the correct form of the verb for 'I will write' in French?

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Which of the following adjectives correctly agrees with the noun in the sentence: 'Joe est un garçon ...'?

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What is the correct form of the verb for 'they will go' in French?

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Which adjective correctly describes 'Lise' when using the correct feminine form?

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What is the meaning of the comparative structure 'plus ... que'?

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In the sentence 'Ma chatte est ...', which adjective fits correctly?

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Which adjective would correctly describe 'mes amis'?

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Which of the following is NOT a correct form of the verb 'to be' in a future context?

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Which pronoun correctly replaces 'à Sylvie' in the sentence 'Avez-vous parlé à Sylvie?'

<p>lui (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'Nous leur avons parlé' imply?

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Which of the following correctly uses a reflexive verb in the present tense?

<p>Tu te réveilles tôt. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Tony leur a écrit un courriel', who is Tony addressing?

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Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'le' to replace a noun?

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What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

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Which of these sentences contains a correctly conjugated reflexive verb?

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Which sentence uses 'lui' correctly as a pronoun?

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Flashcards

Meilleur

The comparative form of "bon" (good) in French, meaning "better". It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

Le Plus / Le Moins

The superlative form of adjectives and adverbs in French. It means "the most" or "the least" and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

Le Meilleur

The superlative form of the adjective "bon" (good) in French, meaning "the best".

Subject Pronouns in French

Subject pronouns in French replace the noun that is the subject of the sentence. They indicate who or what is performing the action.

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French subject pronoun 'il'

The French word for 'he' is 'il'. It is used as a subject pronoun to replace a masculine singular noun.

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French subject pronoun 'elle'

The French word for 'she' is 'elle'. It is used as a subject pronoun to replace a feminine singular noun.

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French subject pronoun 'ils'

The French word for 'they' (masculine plural) is 'ils'. It is used as a subject pronoun to replace multiple masculine nouns or a mixed-gender group.

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French subject pronoun 'elles'

The French word for 'they' (feminine plural) is 'elles'. It is used as a subject pronoun to replace multiple feminine nouns.

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French subject pronoun 'nous'

The French word for 'we' is 'nous'. It is used as a subject pronoun to replace multiple people including the speaker.

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French subject pronoun 'vous'

The French word for 'you' (formal or plural) is 'vous'. It is used as a subject pronoun to address someone politely or multiple people.

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French subject pronoun 'tu'

The French word for 'you' (informal singular) is 'tu'. It is used as a subject pronoun to address someone informally.

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Question Word

In French, a question word is a word that introduces a question and helps to clarify what kind of information the speaker is seeking.

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Qui

The French question word 'qui' is used to ask about a person or people. It translates as 'who'.

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Quoi

The French question word 'quoi' is used to ask what something is. It translates as 'what'.

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Quel

The French question word 'quel' is used to ask which one. It translates as 'which'.

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Quelle

The French question word 'quelle' is the feminine form of 'quel' and also translates as 'which'.

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Combien

The French question word 'combien' is used to ask about quantity or number. It translates as 'how many' or 'how much'.

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Où

The French question word 'où' is used to ask about location or place. It translates as 'where'.

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Quand

The French question word 'quand' is used to ask a question about time. It translates as 'when'.

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Reflexive Verbs in French

A type of verb in French that refers to an action done by the subject to themselves. They are conjugated with reflexive pronouns such as "se", "me", "te", etc.

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Verbs Conjugated with "Être" in French

These verbs are used when the past action directly affects the subject of the sentence. Some examples include: "aller", "venir", "devenir", "rester", "sortir", "arriver", "partir", etc.

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Passé Composé in French

A tense in French that is used for completed actions in the past, especially those that occurred at a specific time.

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Irregular Verbs

These verbs have irregular forms in the passé composé. They often have a different stem (root) in this tense.

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DR MRS VANDERTRAMP

A mnemonic device that helps remember the verbs that take the auxiliary verb "être" in the passé composé.

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Reflexive Verbs: What are they?

In French, reflexive verbs are verbs where the subject performs the action on itself.

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Le Comparatif (Comparative Adjectives)

The comparative form of adjectives in French is used to compare two nouns or items. It indicates which of the two is greater, lesser, or equal in a specific quality. You use "plus" or "moins" before the adjective to indicate a difference in quality.

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Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nous, vous, se) are used with reflexive verbs to indicate that the subject is both the actor and the receiver of the action.

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Forming the Present Tense of Reflexive Verbs

To form the present tense of a reflexive verb, conjugate the verb as usual and add the reflexive pronoun before the verb. The pronoun agrees in gender, number, and person with the subject.

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Adjective Agreement in French

In French, adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in gender and number (masculine/feminine, singular/plural). This means that the ending of the adjective changes depending on the noun it describes.

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French Sentence Structure

The sentence structure in French is often different from English. The verb usually comes after the subject (the person or thing doing the action), making it a bit tricky to translate directly.

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Examples of Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive verbs are used when the action of the verb is directed back at the subject. Examples: "Je me lave." (I wash myself. I am both the washer and the one being washed).

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Using "lui" or "leur" in Place of Objects

The use of the reflexive pronoun "lui" or "leur" depends on the object of the verb and the action. Use "lui" for a singular object and "leur" for a plural object. If the object receives the action directly, use "lui" or "leur." If the object merely receives attention or thought, use "le, la, les, l’".

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The Verb "Faire" (To Do, To Make)

The verb "faire" is one of the most common verbs in French, and it means "to do" or "to make". But, unlike in English, it is used in many set expressions and idiomatic phrases.

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The Verb "Être" (To Be)

The verb "être" is one of the most important verbs in French, and it means "to be". Like the verb "to be" in English, it often functions as an auxiliary verb in compound tenses, and it has many irregular forms.

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French Reflexive Pronouns

The reflexive pronouns in French are "me, te, se, nous, vous, se." These pronouns indicate that the subject performs the action upon themselves.

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The Verb "Avoir" (To Have)

The verb "avoir" is a key verb in French, meaning "to have". It is often used to form compound tenses, and it has several irregular forms that need to be memorized.

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Reflexive Verbs in the Present Tense

Many verbs in French can be used reflectively in the present tense. The verb changes according to subject and person, while the reflexive pronoun stays consistent. For example, "je me lave" (I wash myself), "tu te laves" (you wash yourself).

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The Importance of Reflexive Verbs in French

Reflexive verbs express actions done to oneself, and they are an important aspect of understanding French grammar. By learning the rules of reflexive verbs, you can express yourself more naturally and accurately in French.

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French Present Tense

In French, the present tense is used to describe actions that are happening now, habitual actions, general truths, or future plans. It is a very versatile tense and can be used in many situations.

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Study Notes

Review for the Final Exam

  • The exam is on Monday, June 26th at 1:00 PM in room CAF. Resources will be available at 12:00 PM.
  • Students need to review grammar points. Notes, notebooks, and textbooks (available in class) and BrightSpace are useful resources.

Units to Study

  • Unit 1: A New City
    • Vocabulary and Concepts
    • Regular and Irregular Adjectives
    • Regular and Irregular Verbs (present tense)
    • Verbs + Infinitives
    • Pronouns (subjects: Je, tu, il, elle, on, nous, vous, ils, elles.)
    • Question formation (Est-ce que..., n'est-ce pas?), and Inversion
  • Unit 3: Voyage de géo canadienne
    • Vocabulary and Concepts
    • Reflexive Verbs
    • Regular Past Participle with "avoir"
    • Irregular Past Participle with "avoir"
    • Comparisons (using past participles with "être")
  • Unit 5: New Media and Creativity
    • Vocabulary and Concepts
    • Direct Object Pronouns
    • Indirect Object Pronouns ("lui," "leur")
    • Comparisons and Superlatives
  • Unit 6: I Am Unique
    • Vocabulary and Concepts
    • Indirect Object Pronouns ("y," "en")
    • Future Simple
    • Interrogative words

Review for Exam - Part 1 - Verbs

  • Regular Verbs:
    • -er verbs (e.g., regarder)
    • -ir verbs (e.g., finir)
    • -re verbs (e.g., attendre)
  • Examples of Exercises: Complete sentences with the correct form of the regular verb in brackets. Examples include actions like finishing homework, students studying seriously, reflecting on problems, etc.

Review for Exam - Part 2 - Adjectives

  • Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe.
  • Regular Adjectives change the endings to match (e.g., branché, branchée, branchés, branchées.)
  • Some Irregular Adjectives have different patterns (e.g., -e for feminine, -if for "sporty," -eux for "generous," -il for "kind").
  • Examples of Exercises:
    • Choose correct forms of adjectives
    • Write the correct form of an adjective in brackets to complete a given sentence

Review for Exam - Part 3 - Pronouns

  • Subject Pronouns: Replace nouns with the following appropriate subject pronouns:
    • je
    • tu
    • il/elle/on
    • nous
    • vous
    • ils/elles
  • Indirect Object Pronouns
    • lui
    • leur
  • Direct Object Pronouns
    • le
    • la
    • l'
    • les

The Future Simple

  • Conjugate verbs in the future tense.
  • Be careful of irregular verbs.

The Comparative

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun.
  • Use adjectives like "better," "worse," "more," "less," etc.
  • Example sentences provided to show comparative structures

The Superlative

  • Use "le plus" or "le moins" to describe superlative.

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