Passe compose

reem a.A1Kwiziq community member

For 'Je me suis cassé la jambe'

Why does it use suis and not J'ai, as its passe compose?

Asked 4 years ago

Maarten K.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributorCorrect answer

The verb is reflexive 'se casser' - reflexive verbs always conjugate in compound tenses with être.

Like24 years ago

Kathryn K.C1Kwiziq community member

Because the verb 'se casser' is reflexive and reflexive verbs are conjugated with 'être'.

Like04 years ago

For 'Je me suis cassé la jambe'

Why does it use suis and not J'ai, as its passe compose?

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