Ce or se? — identify and understand

Ce or se?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: homophones-la-la-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Ce or se?” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: ce matin; ce livre; il se lève; elle se prépare. Which clue helps you recognise Ce ou se ? ?

3. Understand

To understand “Ce or se?”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Say the whole sentence, then identify the word’s function: the sound may be the same, but the role is not.

ce matince livreil se lèveelle se préparece problèmese souvenirExemple à observer : notre équipe répond aujourd’hui.

Watch out

For homophones, do not rely on sound. Use a substitution test or identify the word’s function before writing.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Ce or se?” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For Ce ou se ? , identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

I can recognise “Ce or se?” in a new example.
I can justify my choice and create an example.