"She has recalled the lyrics."

Translation: Elle s'est souvenue des paroles.

[George418878]

I put down "Elle s'est souvenue les paroles" and was marked in error for not putting down "des paroles." Surely the definite article is needed here?

[georgeoftruth]

The verb here is "se souvenir de." The preposition "de" is required. As a result, the "de" + "les paroles" becomes "des paroles."

Alternatively, you can use "se rappeler," which doesn't require a preposition.

[George418878]

Thanks, that makes more sense!