New 2024 French lesson I The possessive pronouns I Les siennes

This lesson introduces the French possessive pronouns, particularly 'les siennes', explaining their function to avoid repetition and indicate ownership. The pronouns must agree in gender and number with the possessed item, so proper selection is essential for correct usage. This lesson focuses on 'les siennes,' which translates to 'hers, her own, or her ones' in English, depending on context.

Possessive Pronouns

• 00:00:01 'Les siennes' and other possessive pronouns in French replace previously mentioned nouns to avoid repetition and convey ownership or possession. These pronouns are essential in French grammar because they agree in gender and number with the item(s) being possessed. The speaker emphasizes that choosing the correct pronoun based on gender and number is crucial for proper grammar and communication.

Les siennes

• 00:01:25 'Les siennes' is a feminine plural possessive pronoun that can be translated as 'hers, her own, or her ones' in English, with the specific translation dependent on context. The lesson focuses on the usage and meaning of 'les siennes' in French sentences. The lesson will also provide illustrative examples of how to use 'les siennes' in different contexts.