Reflexive verbs are the quiet workhorses of everyday French-they pop up whenever you talk about your morning routine, your feelings, or just getting ready to head out. But that little “se” before the verb can feel like a puzzle: why does it have to be je me lave instead of just je lave? Once you spot the logic, though, these verbs unlock a ton of natural, native-sounding French.
This list gathers around 80 practical reflexive verbs you’ll actually use-not dusty textbook relics. Each one comes with a straightforward meaning and a real‑world example sentence, so you can see exactly how it behaves in a sentence. You’ll also hear the verb spoken aloud, which means your pronunciation gets a workout right from the table.
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| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1er | Adjective | 1st |
| 2e | Adjective | 2nd |
| 3e | Adjective | 3rd |
| 4e | Adjective | 4th |
| anguille | Noun | eel |
| autobus | Noun | bus |
| avoine | Noun | oat |
| bélier | Noun | ram |
| bocal | Noun | jar |
| BOF | Noun | OST |
| brebis | Noun | ewe |
| bronzer | Verb | tan |
| cavale | Noun | run |
| chêne | Noun | oak |
| Cie | Noun | Co. |
| cire | Noun | wax |
| cirer | Verb | wax |
| coiffe | Noun | cap |
| coudre | Verb | sew |
| coupure | Noun | cut |
| craque | Noun | fib |
| dé | Noun | dee |
| DEB | Noun | BED |
| elfe | Noun | elf |
| enclos | Adjective | pen |
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