Reflexive pronouns show that the subject performs an action on itself, and they appear with reflexive verbs. This guide covers the key reflexive pronouns and common reflexive verbs in everyday French.
Key Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns agree with the subject and appear before the verb in standard word order. They must match whether the subject is singular or plural, and first, second, or third person.
| French Subject | French Reflexive Pronoun | English Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| je | me | myself | |
| tu | te | yourself | |
| il/elle/on | se | himself/herself/oneself | |
| nous | nous | ourselves | |
| vous | vous | yourselves | |
| ils/elles | se | themselves |
Position in Present Tense
Je(laver) le visage le matin.
I wash my face in the morning.
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Common Reflexive Verbs
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Practice and Extension
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Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025