se lisser
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to smooth
Mon grand-père se lissait la moustache quand il réfléchissait.My grandfather would smooth his mustache when he was thinking.
b. to smooth down
Sarah se lissa les cheveux de la main.Sarah smoothed down her hair with her hand.
c. to preen (for a bird)
J'ai aperçu un colibri qui se lissait les plumes.I saw a hummingbird that was preening its feathers.
d. to straighten (hairstyling)
Je me lisse les cheveux chaque matin.I straighten my hair every morning.
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