Learn about French possessive adjectives that show ownership and agreement with the nouns they describe. This lesson covers forms like mon, ma, mes, and their use depending on the gender and number of the noun, including important pronunciation notes and common examples.
- The adjective agrees with the possessed noun.
Personne | Singulier | Féminin | Pluriel |
---|---|---|---|
Je | Mon | Ma (My) | Mes |
Tu | Ton | Ta (Your) | Tes |
Il / Elle / On | Son | Sa (Her) | Ses |
Nous | Notre (Our) | Notre (Our) | Nos (Our) |
Vous | Votre (Your) | Votre (Your) | Vos (Your) |
Ils / Elles | Leur (Their) | Leur (Their) | Leurs (Theirs) |
Exceptions!
- When feminine nouns begin with a vowel or a silent 'h', the masculine possessive adjective is used. Example: Mon écharpe.
Exercise 1: Les adjectifs possesifs
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Leur, ton, mon, sa, son, nos, mes
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. J'adore ma mère et ___ sourire chaleureux.
(I love my mother and ___ warm smile.)2. Nous visitons ___ grand-père chaque dimanche.
(We visit ___ grandfather every Sunday.)3. Il a deux frères et ___ sœur.
(He has two brothers and ___ sister.)4. Mon oncle aime ___ fils et ___ fille.
(My uncle loves ___ son and ___ daughter.)5. Elle aime beaucoup ___ tante gentille.
(She really likes ___ kind aunt.)6. ___ parents peuvent réunir toute la famille.
(___ parents can gather the whole family.)