Here's a breakdown:
Singular
| English | Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|---|
| My | Mon | Ma |
| Your (singular) | Ton | Ta |
| His/Her/Its | Son | Sa |
| Our | Notre | Notre |
| Your (plural) | Votre | Votre |
| Their | Leur | Leur |
Plural
| English | Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|---|
| My | Mes | Mes |
| Your (singular) | Tes | Tes |
| His/Her/Its | Ses | Ses |
| Our | Nos | Nos |
| Your (plural) | Vos | Vos |
| Their | Leurs | Leurs |
Examples:
* Mon livre: My book
* Sa voiture: Her car
* Nos amis: Our friends
* Vos parents: Your (plural) parents
* Leurs enfants: Their children
Important Notes:
* Special Cases:
* For masculine nouns starting with a vowel sound, use "mon" and "ton" instead of "ma" and "ta" in the singular:
* Mon ami (my friend)
* Ton orange (your orange)
* For masculine nouns starting with a silent "h", use "mon" and "ton":
* Mon honneur (my honor)
* Ton héritage (your inheritance)
* Contractions:
* "Mon" and "ton" contract with the articles "le" and "la":
* Mon + le = m' (my)
* Ton + le = t' (your)
* Mon + la = m' (my)
* Ton + la = t' (your)
Remember, there are no possessive nouns in French, only possessive adjectives. By understanding the gender and number agreement, you can correctly express possession in your French sentences.