Fait invariable in past, reflexive causative constructions ?

David O.B2Kwiziq community member

Fait invariable in past, reflexive causative constructions ?

In "le causatif", consider the sentences :

Eva s'est fait laver les cheveux par sa soeur ;

Ils se sont fait piquer par des guêpes.

I know fait is invariable here, but I don't understand why it is, and not faite or faits (or faites)

Thanks
/DO


Asked 7 hours ago
CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour David,

That's a very interesting question! Take a look at the link below where Cécile explains it all:

Fais faire

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

David O. asked:

Fait invariable in past, reflexive causative constructions ?

In "le causatif", consider the sentences :

Eva s'est fait laver les cheveux par sa soeur ;

Ils se sont fait piquer par des guêpes.

I know fait is invariable here, but I don't understand why it is, and not faite or faits (or faites)

Thanks
/DO


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