oneself

oneself
oneself [wʌnˈself]
pronoun
   a. (reflexive) se
• to hurt oneself se blesser
   b. (after preposition) soi(-même)
• to be sure of oneself être sûr de soi
• to be angry with oneself être en colère contre soi-même
• by oneself tout seul
   c. (emphatic) soi-même
• one must do it oneself il faut le faire soi-même
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[ˌwʌn'self]
Note: When used as a reflexive pronoun, direct and indirect, oneself is translated by se (or s' before a vowel): to hurt oneself = se blesser; to enjoy oneself = s'amuser
When used in emphasis the translation is soi-même: to do something oneself = faire quelque chose soi-même
After a preposition, the translation is soi
For particular usages see the entry below
pronoun
1) (refl) se, s'

to wash/cut oneself — se laver/couper

2) (for emphasis) soi-même
3) (after prep) soi

sure of oneself — sûr de soi

to have the house all to oneself — avoir la maison pour soi tout seul/toute seule

to talk to oneself — parler tout seul/toute seule

(all) by oneself — tout seul/toute seule


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