Passe compose

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Passe compose

For 'Je me suis cassé la jambe' 

Why does it use suis and not J'ai, as its passe compose?

Asked 3 years ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The verb is reflexive 'se casser' - reflexive verbs always conjugate in compound tenses with être.

Conjugate reflexive verbs (+être) in the compound past in French (Le Passé Composé)

Kathryn K.C1Kwiziq community member

Because the verb 'se casser' is reflexive and reflexive verbs are conjugated with 'être'.

Passe compose

For 'Je me suis cassé la jambe' 

Why does it use suis and not J'ai, as its passe compose?

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