Causitive in the close future...

Danielle A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Causitive in the close future...

How would you say "I'm going to get my nails done today." ? I thought "Je vais me faire faire les ongles aujourd'hui ", but am not sure.

Asked 3 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

That sounds good!

chris w.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Really? 'faire faire'? Not 'je vais faire les ongles?'

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

No, je vais faire mes ongles means “I’m going to do my nails”. The second faire expresses that you’ll have it done for you. 

Danielle A. asked:

Causitive in the close future...

How would you say "I'm going to get my nails done today." ? I thought "Je vais me faire faire les ongles aujourd'hui ", but am not sure.

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