KS4 · French · Year 10
On organise des visites : reflexive pronouns, direct object pronouns
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Your learning goal
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.
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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.
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'
Words to know
- 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 mistakes
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.
For parents, carers and teachers
- 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.