English–French
“owner” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/posesœʁ/
Example
Le possesseur du chien est arrivé.
The dog's owner arrived.
How to say “owner” in French
“Owner” in French is possesseur.
A person holding or controlling an object, while legal ownership may belong to someone else.
Example sentences with possesseur
Le possesseur d'un objet trouvé s'est manifesté.
The owner of a found object came forward.
Tips for using possesseur
- Possesseur contrasts with propriétaire: it emphasizes factual possession, while propriétaire emphasizes legal ownership.
Other French words for “owner”
Le propriétaire est venu ce matin.
The owner came this morning.