French Possessive Determiners • mon, ma, mes… (Rules + Examples)

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What are French possessive determiners? Rules and examples

Possessive determiners, also known as possessive adjectives, are words used to show ownership or a close relationship between the speaker and the noun being referred to. In French, possessive determiners are used to indicate who the noun belongs to.

There are six French possessive determiners:

1. Mon, ma, mes (for masculine singular, feminine singular, and plural respectively)

2. Ton, ta, tes (for masculine singular, feminine singular, and plural respectively)

3. Son, sa, ses (for masculine singular, feminine singular, and plural respectively)

4. Notre, notre, nos (for masculine singular, feminine singular, and plural respectively)

5. Votre, votre, vos (for masculine singular, feminine singular, and plural respectively)

6. Leur, leur, leurs (for masculine singular, feminine singular, and plural respectively)

Examples:

  • Mon frère (my brother)
  • Ma soeur (my sister)
  • Mes amis (my friends)
  • Ton livre (your book)
  • Ta voiture (your car)
  • Tes enfants (your children)
  • Son chien (his dog)
  • Sa maison (her house)
  • Ses parents (his/her parents)
  • Notre famille (our family)
  • Votre travail (your work)
  • Leur chambre (their room)

It is important to note that the gender of the noun being referred to dictates the form of the possessive determiner used.

Additionally, the form of the possessive determiner changes based on whether the noun being referred to is singular or plural.

In conclusion, French possessive determiners play an important role in conveying ownership or a close relationship in the language.

By mastering their usage, French learners can further enhance their ability to effectively communicate in the language.

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