1. "Ils sont à moi" (Formal): This is the most direct translation, meaning "They are mine." This works well when talking about objects.
2. "Ce sont les miens" (Formal): This means "These are mine" or "Those are mine" and is used specifically for plural objects.
3. "C'est le mien" (Formal): This means "This is mine" and is used for singular objects.
4. "C'est à moi" (Formal): This translates to "It's mine" and is more general, working with both singular and plural objects.
5. "Les miens" (Informal): This is a shorter version of "Ce sont les miens" and can be used to say "Mine" in an informal context.
6. "Le mien" (Informal): This is a shorter version of "C'est le mien" and can be used to say "Mine" in an informal context.
Example:
* "These books are mine." - "Ces livres sont à moi." (Formal)
* "These books are mine." - "Ce sont les miens." (Formal)
* "This car is mine." - "Cette voiture est à moi." (Formal)
* "This car is mine." - "C'est la mienne." (Formal)
* "Mine!" - "Les miens!" (Informal)
The best way to translate "are mine" in French will depend on the specific context and your level of formality.