Eux-mêmes (en. Themselves)

/ø.mɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used to emphasize that it is the mentioned individuals who are acting.

They will be able to decide for themselves.

Ils pourront décider eux-mêmes.

Indicates that the action is performed by the concerned individuals without any intermediary.

The children must manage their problems themselves.

Les enfants doivent gérer leurs problèmes eux-mêmes.

Highlights the importance of personal responsibility.

It is up to them to take care of themselves.

C'est à eux de se prendre en charge eux-mêmes.

This expression is a combination of the pronoun 'eux' and the adverb 'mêmes', indicating a reinforcement of identity.

themselves

Indicate that it is the people themselves who are doing something.

eux-mêmes

to themselves

Reference to possession or action in a personal manner.

à eux-mêmes

eux

Personal pronoun referring to a group of masculine individuals.

eux

même

Adverb or adjective indicating identity or similarity.

même

Used to express that something must be done without outside help.

Do it yourself, you are capable, no need for others to do it for you, you can do it themselves.

Fais-le toi-même, tu es capable, pas besoin que les autres le fassent pour toi, tu peux le faire eux-mêmes.

Demonstrate the importance of self-responsibility.

We must make our decisions ourselves, not wait for someone else to do it.

On doit prendre nos décisions eux-mêmes, pas attendre que quelqu'un d'autre le fasse.