What is the rule governing whether or not the reflexive construction is used? It seems clear with personal verbs like brushing ones teeth or cutting one’s hair, but not clear at all in the context of having sandals made.
Use of reflexive
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Use of reflexive
This question relates to:French lesson "Faire + [infinitive] = to have something done in French (Causative)"
Asked 6 years ago
There is no general rule. Some constructions in French require a reflexive construction. Some of those also do in English, some others don't.
For the example you quote, there is also a parallel to colloquial English:
"I have a pair of sandals made for myself." -- Je me fais faire une paire de sandales.
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