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What are the possessive nouns in French?

In French, possessive nouns don't exist in the same way they do in English. Instead, we use possessive adjectives to indicate possession. These adjectives agree in gender and number with the thing being possessed.

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.

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