woops - why use the reflexive "me" in tge following sentence: Je me suis fait faire les ongles

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woops - why use the reflexive "me" in tge following sentence: Je me suis fait faire les ongles

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire + [infinitive] = to have something done in French (Causative)"

Asked 5 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Patty,

It is because the expression is -

Se faire faire les ongles = To have your nails done

which is reflexive.

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woops - why use the reflexive "me" in tge following sentence: Je me suis fait faire les ongles

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