Agreeing past participle with number

Jen Z.C1Kwiziq community member

Agreeing past participle with number

I thought we need to agree past participle with the number of people... I did, We brushed our hair = Nous nous sommes brossés les cheveux. However, kwizBot said, it was only nearly good, the right answer was: Nous nous sommes brossé les cheveux.
I'm confused, what's my mistake then? Did I misunderstand something?


Asked 3 years ago
CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Jen

Here is a previous answer on the same question: wrong-answer-nous-nous-sommes-brosse

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Tim L.C1Kwiziq community member

I have the same question.

CélineKwiziq team member

Bonjour Tim,

Follow the link from my reply to Jen where you'll find an explanation as to why there is no -s in this instance.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Agreeing past participle with number

I thought we need to agree past participle with the number of people... I did, We brushed our hair = Nous nous sommes brossés les cheveux. However, kwizBot said, it was only nearly good, the right answer was: Nous nous sommes brossé les cheveux.
I'm confused, what's my mistake then? Did I misunderstand something?


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