Learn French possessive adjectives such as mon, ma, mes, used to indicate ownership and agree with the noun's gender and number, with key examples like mon écharpe and leur tante.
- The adjective agrees with the possessed noun.
| Personne (Person) | Singulier (Singular) | Féminin | Pluriel (Plural) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Je | Mon (My) | Ma (My) | Mes (My ) |
| Tu (You) | Ton (Your) | Ta (Your) | Tes (Your) |
| Il / Elle / On | Son (His) | Sa (Her) | Ses (Its) |
| 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.
sa, Tes, Leur, mon, son, nos, mes
Exercise 2: Dialogue completion
Instruction: Complete the dialogue with 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.)