Speaking about people in French will also help you understand how the French masculine and feminine principles work. By the end of this lesson you’ll also know how to talk about more than one person.
Talking about Family in French
Let’s look at immediate family members:
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Mes parents
My parents or My relatives
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Ma sœur habite en France
My sister lives in France
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Mon frère est grand
My brother is tall
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Ma femme
My wife
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Mon mari
My husband
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Mon copain
My boyfriend
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Ma copine
My girlfriend
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Mes cousins
My cousins
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My in French
Notice that in English we always use “my”, whatever person or group of people we are talking about. In French, “my” takes on three different forms depending on the person or thing in question!
- “Ma” refers to a woman or a feminine item,
- “Mon” is used for a man or masculine item (or a feminine item starting with a vowel), and
- “Mes” is used when we talk about more than one person or item!
Take a good look at the above list and begin to make the connections about gender rules and you will be half-way to understanding how French people think and speak!
That's the end of this free French lesson! Why not check out the lesson describe people in French? Or even how to sing Happy Birthday in French? Always great for a surprise birthday celebration!
À bientôt!
Marie-Claire Rivière and the Rocket French Team
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