Significado
To demonstrate one's abilities or qualities to gain recognition.
Contexto cultural
In French companies, 'l'humilité' is often praised, but 'le manque d'assurance' (lack of confidence) is penalized. 'Se faire valoir' is a delicate art of showing results without appearing to seek praise too directly. In Quebec, the influence of North American business culture makes 'se faire valoir' slightly more direct and less frowned upon than in mainland France. In high-society circles (la bourgeoisie), 'se faire valoir' often happens through 'le name-dropping' or mentioning prestigious locations, though it must be done with 'désinvolture' (casualness). In many West African cultures, respect for elders and hierarchy is paramount. 'Se faire valoir' too much in front of an elder can be seen as a lack of 'respect' or 'sagesse'.
The 'Auprès de' Rule
Always use 'auprès de' to specify who you are trying to impress (e.g., 'auprès de son patron').
Don't Overdo It
If you use this phrase about yourself too often, you might ironically sound like you are 'se faisant valoir' too much!
Significado
To demonstrate one's abilities or qualities to gain recognition.
The 'Auprès de' Rule
Always use 'auprès de' to specify who you are trying to impress (e.g., 'auprès de son patron').
Don't Overdo It
If you use this phrase about yourself too often, you might ironically sound like you are 'se faisant valoir' too much!
The Subtle Art
In France, the best way to 'se faire valoir' is often to let your results speak for themselves while you remain modest.
Teste-se
Conjugate 'se faire valoir' in the present tense.
Pendant l'entretien, je ______ ______ ______ ______ pour obtenir le poste.
The reflexive pronoun for 'je' is 'me', and the verb 'faire' is conjugated as 'fais'.
Choose the correct past tense form.
Elle ______ ______ ______ ______ auprès de son équipe.
Reflexive verbs use 'être' in passé composé, and 'fait' is invariable in this construction.
Match the sentence to the connotation.
1. 'Il se fait valoir par son travail.' / 2. 'Il ne fait que se faire valoir.'
The addition of 'ne... que' (only) implies a negative judgment of the behavior.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Tu penses que je devrais mentionner mon prix littéraire ? B: Bien sûr ! Il faut savoir ______ ______ ______.
The speaker is giving advice to 'tu', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'te'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosPendant l'entretien, je ______ ______ ______ ______ pour obtenir le poste.
The reflexive pronoun for 'je' is 'me', and the verb 'faire' is conjugated as 'fais'.
Elle ______ ______ ______ ______ auprès de son équipe.
Reflexive verbs use 'être' in passé composé, and 'fait' is invariable in this construction.
1. 'Il se fait valoir par son travail.' / 2. 'Il ne fait que se faire valoir.'
The addition of 'ne... que' (only) implies a negative judgment of the behavior.
A: Tu penses que je devrais mentionner mon prix littéraire ? B: Bien sûr ! Il faut savoir ______ ______ ______.
The speaker is giving advice to 'tu', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'te'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is neutral in professional contexts. It only becomes negative if you imply the person is being vain.
No, for a product use 'mettre en valeur' or 'valoriser'. 'Se faire valoir' is only for people.
'Se vanter' is bragging (often lying or exaggerating). 'Se faire valoir' is highlighting real qualities.
You can use 'se faire valoir' in the sense of making others respect your value, but 'se défendre' or 's'affirmer' is more common.
It's a bit formal for texting. You'd likely use 'se la raconter' or 'se montrer' instead.
Never in this specific expression. It's an invariable grammatical rule for this structure.
No, the 'se' must come before 'faire'.
Yes, very. It's a classic way to describe social ambition in 19th-century novels.
Use 'valoriser ses compétences' instead of 'se faire valoir'.
Yes: 'Il ne sait pas se faire valoir' (He doesn't know how to show his worth).
Frases relacionadas
Mettre en valeur
similarTo highlight or enhance something.
Se vanter
contrastTo brag or boast.
Se mettre en avant
synonymTo put oneself forward.
Faire valoir ses droits
specialized formTo assert one's rights.
Se faire mousser
similarTo talk oneself up (informal).
