Reflexive verbs, present tense

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These are used when you are talking about things you do to yourself, for instance, when you brush your teeth, or when you get dressed.

Se lever je me lève I get up
Se doucher tu te douches You have a shower
S’habiller il s’habille He gets dressed
Se brosser les dents elle se brosse les dents She brushes her teeth
Se raser on se rase We have a shave
Se changer nous nous changeons We get changed
Se préparer vous vous préparez You get ready
Se brosser les cheveux ils se brossent les cheveux They brush their hair
Se coucher elles se couchent They go to bed

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You can also find out more about reflexive verbs here. (includes some audio)

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