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son, le son
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (possessive)
a. his (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
Je connais bien Mathieu, mais je n’ai jamais rencontré son frère.I know Mathieu well, but I've never met his brother.
b. her (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
Stéphanie a oublié son rendez-vous chez le dentiste.Stéphanie forgot her dentist appointment.
c. its (not used for people)
Le penthouse dispose de son propre ascenseur.The penthouse has its own elevator.
d. your (impersonal)
A word or phrase that is not directed to a particular person or thing (e.g., on doit).
Il faut s'occuper de son propre travail.You have to take care of your own work.
e. one's (impersonal)
A word or phrase that is not directed to a particular person or thing (e.g., on doit).
Dans ce jeu, il ne faut pas dévoiler son intention trop rapidement.In this game, one shouldn't reveal one's intention too quickly.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
2. (noise)
a. sound
Nous avons été bercés par le son des grillons et des grenouilles.We were lulled by the sound of crickets and frogs.
3. (loudness)
a. volume
Ce type dans le cabriolet doit avoir le son de sa radio au maximum.That guy in the convertible must have the volume on his radio turned up to the max.
4. (culinary)
a. bran
Mon père ajoute une cuillerée de son à son yaourt tous les jours.My father adds a spoonful of bran to his yogurt every day.
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