In this example of passive voice for se faire gronder why does faite end in e? I thought fait was invariable when a past participle following a feminine/ plural direct object with avoir or following être as in this case.
Elle s’est faite gronder pour s’être maquillée.
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Heather W.Kwiziq community member
Elle s’est faite gronder pour s’être maquillée.
This question relates to:French lesson "Expressing cause with "Pour (+être) allé" = For going/having gone in French"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Heather,
Well spotted, it is indeed -
Elle s'est fait gronder pour s'être maquillée
The rule is -
The past participle of faire is invariable when followed by an infinitive even when using the reflexive 'se faire'.
I have corrected the error and the audio.
Bonne Continuation!
Heather W.Kwiziq community member
Does this mean fait is not always invariable? For instance
J’aime tes robes. Merci beaucoup. Ma mère les a faites.
CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Hi Heather,
If you re-read my answer you will see that it is a special case.
I don't dispute that
Ma mère les a faites ( les robes), is correct
Bonne Continuation!
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