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wake up
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
1. (imperative)
a. réveille-toi (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
Wake up! You'll be late for school.Réveille-toi ! Tu vas être en retard à l'école.
b. réveillez-vous (formal singular or plural)
Wake up, kids! Breakfast is ready.Réveillez-vous, les enfants ! Le petit-déjeuner est prêt.
An intransitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that does not require a direct object (e.g., to sit up).
a. se réveiller (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Wake up! Angela's not coming back.Réveille-toi ! Angela ne reviendra pas.
b. prendre conscience
Jack began to wake up to the consequences of his mistake.Jack a commencé à prendre conscience des conséquences de son erreur.
A transitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that requires a direct object (e.g., to pick up [the phone]).
a. réveiller
Florence's mom woke her up from her nap.La maman de Florence l'a réveillée de sa sieste.
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