itself
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. se
History always seems to repeat itself.L’histoire semble toujours se répéter.
a. lui-même
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
The rabbit got out of the hat itself.Le lapin est sorti du chapeau lui-même.
b. elle-même
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
The cow opened the gate itself and headed for the barn.La vache ouvrit elle-même la porte et se dirigea vers la grange.
c. tout seul
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
The cat opened the cage itself, using its claws.Le chat a ouvert la cage tout seul en utilisant ses griffes.
d. toute seule
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
The plant didn't move itself to the balcony. Who put it outside?La plante n’a pas bougé toute seule jusqu’au balcon. Qui l’a mise dehors ?
a. lui-même
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
The novel itself isn't boring, but my English class is.Le roman lui-même n’est pas ennuyeux, mais mon cours d’anglais l’est.
b. elle-même
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
At night, the city itself glows with a magical charm.La nuit, la ville elle-même rayonne d'un charme magique.
c. lui
I found the case, but the DVD itself is nowhere to be found.J’ai trouvé le boîtier, mais le DVD, lui, est introuvable.
d. elle
The city itself is beautiful, but the suburbs are less pleasant.La ville, elle, est magnifique, mais la banlieue est moins agréable.
a. lui-même
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
This sheep isn't itself today. I'm going to call the vet.Ce mouton n’est pas lui-même aujourd’hui. Je vais appeler le vétérinaire.
b. elle-même
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
That turtle doesn't seem itself today. - How can you tell?Cette tortue n'a pas l'air d'être elle-même aujourd'hui. - Comment tu le sais ?
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