French Possessive Adjectives: My, Your, His, Her, Our Exercises

Mastering French possessive adjectives is essential for building a strong foundation in the French language. These adjectives, such as "mon" (my), "ton" (your), "son" (his/her), and "notre" (our), are used to indicate ownership or relationships between people and things. Understanding how to use them correctly will not only improve your grammar but also make your conversations more fluid and natural. In these exercises, we will focus on various contexts in which possessive adjectives are used, allowing you to practice and internalize their correct usage. These exercises are designed to cater to different proficiency levels, offering a range of difficulties to help you improve gradually. Whether you are a beginner just starting to learn French or an advanced student looking to refine your skills, these activities will provide valuable practice. Each exercise is accompanied by explanations and examples to guide you through the process, ensuring that you not only complete the tasks but also understand the underlying rules. Dive in and start practicing to enhance your command of French possessive adjectives today!

Exercise 1

1. Marie a perdu *son* livre (his/her).

2. Où est *ton* sac à dos? (your, informal).

3. Nous avons invité *nos* amis à dîner (our).

4. Il adore *sa* nouvelle voiture (his/her).

5. Est-ce que *votre* maison est grande? (your, formal/plural).

6. J'ai oublié *ma* clé à la maison (my).

7. Ils ont présenté *leur* projet à la classe (their).

8. Peux-tu me prêter *ta* gomme? (your, informal).

9. Elle a perdu *son* téléphone hier (his/her).

10. Nous avons terminé *notre* travail (our).

Exercise 2

1. C'est *ma* voiture (the car belongs to me).

2. Où est *ton* livre ? (the book belongs to you).

3. *Sa* maison est grande (the house belongs to him).

4. *Son* chat est noir (the cat belongs to her).

5. *Notre* école est près d'ici (the school belongs to us).

6. Il a perdu *ses* clés (the keys belong to him).

7. *Votre* jardin est magnifique (the garden belongs to you, formal/plural).

8. Elle adore *son* chien (the dog belongs to her).

9. *Leur* appartement est spacieux (the apartment belongs to them).

10. *Mes* parents sont en vacances (the parents are mine).

Exercise 3

1. Je vais à *mon* école tous les jours (possessive adjective for "my" before a singular feminine noun starting with a vowel).

2. Marie adore *sa* nouvelle voiture (possessive adjective for "her" before a singular feminine noun).

3. Nous avons invité *nos* amis à dîner (possessive adjective for "our" before a plural noun).

4. Paul a perdu *son* téléphone (possessive adjective for "his" before a singular masculine noun).

5. Où est *ton* livre ? (possessive adjective for "your" before a singular masculine noun).

6. Elle a trouvé *ses* clés dans la cuisine (possessive adjective for "her" before a plural noun).

7. Ils ont visité *leur* maison de campagne (possessive adjective for "their" before a singular feminine noun).

8. Est-ce que tu as vu *ma* valise ? (possessive adjective for "my" before a singular feminine noun).

9. Voici *notre* projet pour l'école (possessive adjective for "our" before a singular masculine noun).

10. Pierre et Julie ont emmené *leurs* enfants au parc (possessive adjective for "their" before a plural noun).