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Stressed pronouns with même, aussi, seul, autres, tous and numerals
Stressed pronouns are used in conjunction with the forms: même, aussi, seul, autres, tous and numerals (deux, trois, etc.):
- Les enfants avaient préparé la salade eux-mêmes
The children had prepared the salad themselves
- Lui aussi aura des problèmes
He too will have problems
- Eux seuls pourraient la convaincre
They alone could persuade her
- Nous autres Européens, on se comprend
We Europeans understand one another
- Vous tous irez prendre une douche
You will all go and have a shower NB: Some adjectives, like fier 'proud, fidèle 'faithful', sûr 'sure' are followed by a stressed pronoun alone, and not by moi-même, lui-même, elles-mêmes, etc., when used reflexively:
- Elle est très fière d'elle
She is very proud of herself
- Je ne suis plus sûr de moi
I am not sure of myself any more
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Possessive determiners, Omission of the article, Measurements and comparisons & Ditransitive verbs.
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