In French, do we have to agree même (even) in the plural?
In French, the agreement of the word même depends on its context of use:
- When même is used as an adverb (translated by even), it is invariable: Même des enfants le savent. <=> Even children know it.
- When même is used as an adjective (translated by same), it agrees: Il a les mêmes lunettes. <=> He has the same glasses.
- When même is preceded by a personal pronoun (translated by itself, yourself, themselves ...), it agrees: Nous le ferons nous-mêmes. <=> We'll do it ourselves.
For example
Même ma mère y arrive ! <=> Even my mother can do it!
J'ai la même robe. <=> I have the same dress.
Elle a les mêmes chaussures. <=> She has the same shoes.
J'ai même débarrassé la table. <=> I even cleared the table.
Les experts eux-mêmes sont étonnés. <=> The experts themselves are amazed.
Ils peuvent le nettoyer eux-même. <=> They can clean it themselves.
Messieurs, vous le ferez vous-mêmes. <=> Gentlemen, you will do it yourselves.
Madame, vous le ferez vous-même. <=> Madam, you will do it yourself.
In French, the agreement of the word même depends on its context of use:
- When même is used as an adverb (translated by even), it is invariable: Même des enfants le savent. <=> Even children know it.
- When même is used as an adjective (translated by same), it agrees: Il a les mêmes lunettes. <=> He has the same glasses.
- When même is preceded by a personal pronoun (translated by itself, yourself, themselves ...), it agrees: Nous le ferons nous-mêmes. <=> We'll do it ourselves.
For example
Même ma mère y arrive ! <=> Even my mother can do it!
J'ai la même robe. <=> I have the same dress.
Elle a les mêmes chaussures. <=> She has the same shoes.
J'ai même débarrassé la table. <=> I even cleared the table.
Les experts eux-mêmes sont étonnés. <=> The experts themselves are amazed.
Ils peuvent le nettoyer eux-même. <=> They can clean it themselves.
Messieurs, vous le ferez vous-mêmes. <=> Gentlemen, you will do it yourselves.
Madame, vous le ferez vous-même. <=> Madam, you will do it yourself.
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