In this example of passive voice for se faire gronder why does faite end in e? I thought fait was invariable when a past participle following a feminine/ plural direct object with avoir or following être as in this case.
Elle s’est faite gronder pour s’être maquillée.
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HeatherKwiziq community member
Elle s’est faite gronder pour s’être maquillée.
This question relates to:French lesson "Expressing cause with "Pour (+être) allé" = For going/having gone in French"
Asked 3 years ago
Hi Heather,
Well spotted, it is indeed -
Elle s'est fait gronder pour s'être maquillée
The rule is -
The past participle of faire is invariable when followed by an infinitive even when using the reflexive 'se faire'.
I have corrected the error and the audio.
Bonne Continuation!
HeatherKwiziq community member
Does this mean fait is not always invariable? For instance
J’aime tes robes. Merci beaucoup. Ma mère les a faites.
CécileKwiziq team member
Hi Heather,
If you re-read my answer you will see that it is a special case.
I don't dispute that
Ma mère les a faites ( les robes), is correct
Bonne Continuation!
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