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French Reflexive Verbs List So you've gotten so far as to understand and be able to use reflexive verbs correctly and now you're looking for a French reflexive verbs list? When you memorize reflexive verbs, remember to include the reflexive pronoun in the conjugation. Many of the words can be used without the reflexive pronoun but would have a different meaning or implication.

Common French Reflexive Verbs Remember, reflexive verbs have mostly to do with emotion, one's body, or location. The following is not a comprehensive French reflexive verbs list but gives examples of the most frequently used reflexive verbs: To Approach

Verb: s'approcher de Conjugation: regular -er veb Used in a sentence: Je m'approche de la maison. I approach the house. To Sit Down

Verb: s'asseoir Conjugation: irregular veb Used in a sentence: Tous les étudiants, s'il vous plait, asseyez-vous! Students, please, sit down! To Bathe or Swim

Verb: se baigner Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Nous baignons dans la mer! Let's go swimming. Also, Je me baigne après avoir fait du jogging. I shower after I go jogging. To Brush

Verb: se brosser Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me brosse les cheveux après avoir me brossé les dents. I brush my hair after I brush my teeth. To Break

Verb:se casser Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me casse le bras. (or la jambe, etc.) I break my arm, my leg, etc. To Go to Bed

Verb: se coucher Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me couche à 9. heures. I go to bed at 9 o'clock.

To Cut Oneself

Verb: se couper Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a setence: Je me coupe les doigts. I cut my fingers. To Get Undressed

Verb: se déshabiller Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Nous nous déshabillons avant de nous coucher. We get undressed before we go to bed. To Take a Shower

Verb: se doucher Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Vous vouz douchez avant de nager dans la piscine. Take a shower before swimming in the pool. To Get Angry

Verb: se fâcher Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me fâche contre toi! I am mad at you. To Get Dressed

Verb: s'habiller Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je m'habille le matin. I get dressed in the morning. To Wash

Verb: se laver Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Tu te laves la figure après avoir mangé de la glace au chocolat. You wash your face after you eat chocolate ice cream. To Get Up

Verb: se lever Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: À quelle heure est-ce que vous vous levez? What time do you get up? To Get Married

Verb: se marier Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me marie dimanche. I am getting married on Sunday.

To Comb Your Hair

Verb: se peigner Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Il se peigne les cheveux. He combs his hair. To Take a Walk

Verb: se promener Conjugation: stem changing verb Used in a sentence: Je me promène tous les jours. I walk every day. To Shave

Verb: se raser Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me rase avant d'aller au travail. I shave before I go to work. To Look at Oneself

Verb: se regarder Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Elle se regarde toujours dans le miroir ! To Rest

Verb: se reposer Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Tu te reposes aujourd'hui parce que demain tu dois courir dans une course. You're resting today because tomorrow you are running in a race. To Wake Up

Verb: se réveiller Conjugation: regular -er verb Used in a sentence: Je me réveille le matin. I wake up in the morning. To Remember

Verb: se souvenir de Conjugation: irregular verb Used in a sentence: Je me souviens de nos vacances au Québec.

Idiomatic Reflexive Verbs Idiomatic reflexive verbs are verbs that take on a different meaning with the addition of a reflexive pronoun. Idiomatic Reflexive Verb Chart Idiomatic Verb

Meaning

Meaning Without Reflexive Pronoun

s'en aller

to go away

to go

s'amuser

to have a good time

to amuse

s'appeler

to be named

to call

s'arrêter

to stop (oneself)

to stop someone or something else)

s'attendre (à)

to expect

to wait for

se demander

to wonder

to ask

se dépêcher

to hurry

to send quickly

s'endormir

to fall asleep

to put to sleep

s'ennuyer

to be bored

to bother

s'entendre

to get along

to hear

s'habituer à

to get used to

to get in the habit of

s'inquiéter

to worry

to alarm

se mettre à

to begin to

to place, put

se perdre

to get lost

to lose

se rendre compte de to realize

to account for

se réunir

to meet, get together to gather, collect

se tromper

to be mistaken

to deceive

se trouver

to be located

to find

Mastering Reflexive Verbs Once you are familiar with many of the most commonly used reflexive verbs in the French language, you'll be able to master the art of using them in everyday conversation.