2.3 Possessive Adjectives

My, your, his/her

Possessives agree with the thing owned, not the owner. 'My': mon (m.), ma (f.), mes (pl.). 'Your' (tu): ton, ta, tes. 'His/her': son, sa, ses — all three mean 'his' OR 'her.'

Our, your, their

'Our': notre (sing.), nos (pl.). 'Your' (vous): votre, vos. 'Their': leur, leurs.

Before a vowel

Before a feminine word starting with a vowel, use the masculine form: 'mon amie' (not 'ma amie'), because it sounds smoother.

Key terms

mon / ma / mes

my (m. / f. / plural)

ton / ta / tes

your (tu form)

son / sa / ses

his OR her (agrees with thing owned)

notre / nos, votre / vos

our / your (vous)

leur / leurs

their

Try an AP-style question

Which is correct? "___ amie Sophie"

1. ton
2. mes
3. mon
4. ma