When to use ‘je me sens’ and when ‘je sens’! The question was "Je ne sens rien." can mean?: and one correct answer was 'I don’t feel anything'. I thought that was incorrect as ‘me’ was needed for ‘feel' , but seemingly not, so when is it? Couldf someone explain please?
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Kevin E.Kwiziq community member
je me sens
This question relates to:French lesson "Describing senses with "sentir" - The different meanings of the verb "sentir" in French"
Asked 12 hours ago
Jim J.Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Bonjour Kevin,
I think that the issue is how the verb sentir is used.
It needs to be used in a reflective sense (se sentir) to express the sensation on oneself accurately:-
Je me sens bien --> I feel good.
"Sentir bon" vs "Se sentir bien" - The different meanings of the verb "sentir" in French
There is a more comprehensive overview at the link immediately above, referenced at the very end of the lesson, of what is in your query.
I'm not sure if you have accessed that more advanced section or not?
Bonne continuation
Jim
Kevin E. asked:
je me sens
When to use ‘je me sens’ and when ‘je sens’! The question was "Je ne sens rien." can mean?: and one correct answer was 'I don’t feel anything'. I thought that was incorrect as ‘me’ was needed for ‘feel' , but seemingly not, so when is it? Couldf someone explain please?
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