English–French

“his” in French

French

Alsosien

Pronunciation

IPA/sɔ̃/

Example

Il a cassé son vélo.

He broke his bike.

Illustration for son (his)

How to say “his” in French

“His” in French is son.

A compact word placed before a singular noun to show that it belongs to one third person.

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

Example sentences with son

Il a perdu son téléphone.

He lost his phone.

Tips for using son

  • The possessor is not marked for gender in son, and à lui or à elle can clarify the owner when context is ambiguous.

Other French words for “his”

C'est le sien.

It's his.

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