their
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. leur
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Your children are very patient. I admire their attitude.Tes enfants sont très patients. J’admire leur attitude.
b. leurs
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
My neighbors have a beautiful garden. Their rose bushes are all in bloom.Mes voisins ont un beau jardin. Leurs rosiers sont tous en fleurs.
c. le
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(used before a body part)
What were the chances that both twins would break their left wrists in the same week?Quelle était la probabilité que les deux jumeaux se cassent le poignet gauche la même semaine ?
d. la
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(used before a body part)
What bad luck! Three girls on our team twisted their ankles in a single game.Quelle malchance ! Trois filles de notre équipe se sont tordu la cheville en un seul match.
e. les
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(used before a body part)
Please make sure the kids brush their teeth before they go to bed.Veillez à ce que les enfants se brossent les dents avant d'aller se coucher.
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