English–French

“belongings” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/posesjɔ̃/

Example

Ne laissez pas vos possessions sans surveillance.

Do not leave your belongings unattended.

Illustration for possession (belongings)

How to say “belongings” in French

“Belongings” in French is possession.

A thing within someone's control, either legally owned or simply held in hand.

Full entry for possession: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with possession

Après le cambriolage, elle a perdu toutes ses possessions.

After the burglary, she lost all her possessions.

Tips for using possession

  • Possession is feminine, so standard forms include la possession and une possession.

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