in english i know that it is, like Sarah's ruler. but how do you do this in the french language? i forgot
2006-12-14 14:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by Trin 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
porquoi?
2006-12-14 14:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by freddelorme35 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't. There is no apostrophe "s" in French. You have to show possession using "de," as follows:
Sarah's ruler = la règle de Sarah
Sophie's pens = les stylos de Sophie
the students' books = les livres des étudiants
the student's books = les livres de l'étudiant
my brother's wife = la femme de mon frère
The only other way to show possession is with a possessive adjective:
my friend = mon ami(e)
my friends = mes ami(e)s
your book = ton livre / votre livre
your books = tes livres / vos livres
our children = nos enfants
her/his ruler = sa règle
2006-12-14 22:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They don't use the apostrophe for possession, they use "de", loosely translated "of".
Sarah's table = la table de Sara (the table of Sara)
Andre's table = la table d'Andre
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hey magistra, you left out "du" in your comprehensive list of examples (de le) ;-)
2006-12-14 22:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mark P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sarah's teacher = le professeur de Sarah
.. y'a pas de quoi !
2006-12-14 22:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by Yorgat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
de
2006-12-14 22:17:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋