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Carole G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

"Il fait exprès de tomber" was listed as the correct response in a quiz. Since it's reflexive, could/should it be "de se tomber?"

Asked 6 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Carole,

Tomber is not reflexive , it is simply tomber = to fall.

Like06 years ago

Carole G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

My carelessness, sorry. Oftentimes when a verb uses "être" in p.c. I confuse it with reflexive. Thanks.

Like06 years ago

"Il fait exprès de tomber" was listed as the correct response in a quiz. Since it's reflexive, could/should it be "de se tomber?"

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