Stage 3 · A2
ce or se?
ce or se?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “ce or se?” correctly.
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.
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
Create two personal examples with “ce or se?”: one close to the model and one from your own day.
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.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “ce or se?” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
