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?

This question relates to:French lesson "Agreeing past participle with subject's gender and number with (+ être) verbs in the compound past in French (Le Passé Composé)"

Asked 3 years ago

CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect 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 !

Like03 years ago

Tim L.C1Kwiziq community member

I have the same question.

Like03 years ago

CélineNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

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 !

Like03 years ago

Jen Z. asked:

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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