Datapoint Reunion Creole/Reciprocal constructions

Values

Identical and special reciprocal construction

Example 54-195:
Lé dé i démanti pa enn é lot.
Le
def.pl
de
two
i
fin
demanti
betray
pa
neg
enn-e-lot.
one-and-other
They do not betray each other.
French: Ils ne se démentent pas l'un l'autre.

Source: Barat et al. 1977: 59

Example 54-196:
Bann kok i bek azot.
Bann
pl
kok
cock
i
fin
bek
pick
azot.
obl.3pl
The cocks pick each other.
French: Les coqs se donnent des coups de bec.

Source: Chaudenson 1974: 345

Example 54-197:
Zot prepar azot.
Zot
3pl
prepar
prepare
azot.
obl.3pl
They prepare themselves.
French: Ils se préparent.
Confidence:
Certain