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
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Mon - My (masculine singular)
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Ma - My (feminine singular)
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Mes - My (plural)
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Ton - Your (masculine singular, informal)
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Ta - Your (feminine singular, informal)
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Tes - Your (plural, informal)
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Son - His/Her (masculine singular)
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Sa - His/Her (feminine singular)
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Ses - His/Her (plural)
Plural Possession
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Notre - Our (singular)
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Nos - Our (plural)
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Votre - Your (singular, formal/plural)
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Vos - Your (plural, formal/plural)
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Leur - Their (singular)
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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.