Le passif pronominal — la forme en « se » de sens passif
Le passif pronominal — la forme en « se » de sens passif means “Pronominal form with a passive meaning: ça se dit, ce plat se mange froid”. A pronominal verb (se + verb) with an inanimate subject can carry a passive meaning, common for general truths and customs, and avoids naming an agent: ce plat se mange froid (this dish is eaten cold), le vin blanc se boit frais, ce livre se vend bien. Formation: sujet (chose) + se + verbe (3e pers.) — sens passif, sans agent
Pronominal form with a passive meaning: ça se dit, ce plat se mange froid
B2Formation
sujet (chose) + se + verbe (3e pers.) — sens passif, sans agent
Explanation
A pronominal verb (se + verb) with an inanimate subject can carry a passive meaning, common for general truths and customs, and avoids naming an agent: ce plat se mange froid (this dish is eaten cold), le vin blanc se boit frais, ce livre se vend bien. It corresponds to English 'is done / is eaten' without saying by whom.
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Le passif pronominal — la forme en « se » de sens passif — what does it mean and how is it used?
Pronominal form with a passive meaning: ça se dit, ce plat se mange froid. A pronominal verb (se + verb) with an inanimate subject can carry a passive meaning, common for general truths and customs, and avoids naming an agent: ce plat se mange froid (this dish is eaten cold), le vin blanc se boit frais, ce livre se vend bien. It corresponds to English 'is done / is eaten' without saying by whom.
Le passif pronominal — la forme en « se » de sens passif — how do you form it?
sujet (chose) + se + verbe (3e pers.) — sens passif, sans agent