itself in French
itself in French is se, soi-même — itself means used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
itself in French
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(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
soi-même
(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
What does "itself" mean?
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pron Used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
"The cat cleaned itself after the meal."
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pron Used for emphasis, to stress that something acted alone or that a quality applies purely to the thing named.
"The problem itself was simple, but explaining it took hours."
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itself in a sentence
- The cat cleaned itself after the meal.
- The company reorganized itself after the merger.
- The problem itself was simple, but explaining it took hours.
- The engine itself was fine — it was the wiring that failed.
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What is "itself" in French?
"itself" in French is se, soi-même. itself means: Used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
How do you use "itself" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat cleaned itself after the meal." In French, "itself" is se, soi-même.
Are there other ways to say "itself" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "itself": se, soi-même.
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