A2BeginnerVerbs · Point 15 / 40
se lever, se réveiller, s’appeler, s’inscrire, se voir
Many everyday verbs carry a small pronoun that changes with the subject.
| Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| se lever | to get out of bed, to stand up |
| se réveiller | to stop sleeping, to wake up |
| s’appeler | to be named |
| s’inscrire | to register for something |
| se voir | to meet up, to see each other |
The pronoun is part of the verb: without it the sentence is incomplete or means something else.
In context
Examples from our dialogues
Lines taken from our dialogues. Listen to them, then open the full dialogue to hear them in a real situation.
- Listen
D'accord, je me lève. Qu'est-ce qu'il y a pour déjeuner ?
Okay, I'm getting up. What's for breakfast?
Check The Full DialogueThe morning routineLa routine du matin
A1 - Listen
Oui, et la télévision assez fort. Je me couche tôt à cause du travail.
Yes, and the TV quite loud. I go to bed early because of work.
Check The Full DialogueFiling a noise complaintFaire une plainte de bruit
B1 - Listen
Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Sofia. C'est ma première journée.
Hello! My name is Sofia. It is my first day.
Check The Full DialogueIntroducing yourself to your new teamSe présenter à sa nouvelle équipe
A1 - Listen
Je suis partant. Comment je m'inscris ?
I'm in. How do I sign up?
Check The Full DialogueBecoming a mentor for a newcomerDevenir mentor pour un nouvel arrivant
B1 - Listen
Merci beaucoup, je me sens rassuré. Je vais prendre le sauté de poulet alors.
Thank you very much, I feel reassured. I'll have the chicken stir-fry then.
Check The Full DialogueExplaining a food allergyExpliquer une allergie alimentaire
B1
Watch out
Common mistakes
Mistakes you will often hear, and the right way to say it.
Je lève à sept heures.Je me lève à sept heures.
Without “me”, “lever” means to lift something. To talk about getting out of bed, the pronoun is required.
Je m'appelle est Sofia.Je m'appelle Sofia.
“S’appeler” already is the verb: do not add “est”. The name comes straight after “je m’appelle”.
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