oneself [brit. angl. wʌnˈsɛlf, am. angl. ˌwənˈsɛlf]ZAIM.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.