Possessive Adjectives in French (mon, ma, mes, etc.)

Possessive adjectives in French indicate ownership and must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.

Singular Possession

  • Mon - My (masculine singular)

  • Ma - My (feminine singular)

  • Mes - My (plural)

  • Ton - Your (masculine singular, informal)

  • Ta - Your (feminine singular, informal)

  • Tes - Your (plural, informal)

  • Son - His/Her (masculine singular)

  • Sa - His/Her (feminine singular)

  • Ses - His/Her (plural)

Plural Possession

  • Notre - Our (singular)

  • Nos - Our (plural)

  • Votre - Your (singular, formal/plural)

  • Vos - Your (plural, formal/plural)

  • Leur - Their (singular)

  • Leurs - Their (plural)

Examples:

  • Mon livre (My book)
  • Ma maison (My house)
  • Mes amis (My friends)
  • Notre voiture (Our car)
  • Vos questions (Your questions)
  • Leurs enfants (Their children)

Possessive adjectives are indispensable for expressing ownership in French. Practice using them correctly to enhance your language skills.