Language
French
Level
A0
Unit
Pronoms, articles et mots de référence
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Words that stand alone to show who owns something.

When to use it

Use them instead of a noun to show possession when the noun is clear.

Key forms

Examples

Ce livre est le mien.

English: This book is mine.

Cette voiture est la sienne.

English: That car is hers.

Ces clés sont les tiennes.

English: These keys are yours.

Le choix est le leur.

English: The choice is theirs.

Tips

Exceptions and edge cases

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