Passe compose

reem a.A1Kwiziq community member

For 'Je me suis cassé la jambe'

Why does it use suis and not J'ai, as its passe compose?

Asked 3 years ago

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The verb is reflexive 'se casser' - reflexive verbs always conjugate in compound tenses with être.

Like13 years ago

Kathryn K.C1Kwiziq community member

Because the verb 'se casser' is reflexive and reflexive verbs are conjugated with 'être'.

Like03 years ago

For 'Je me suis cassé la jambe'

Why does it use suis and not J'ai, as its passe compose?

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