How To Say His In French

Learning how to say “his” in French is helpful when talking about people, possessions, or relationships. In French, possessive words change depending on the gender and number of the noun they describe. Understanding these changes helps you speak more clearly and correctly.

In this article, you’ll learn how to say “his” in French, discover different ways to use it, and see examples in everyday sentences. We’ll also cover responses and fun exercises to help you practice. By the end, you’ll feel ready to use “his” confidently in conversations.

Ways to Say “His” in French

In French, the word “his” translates to different forms depending on the gender and number of the noun it is referring to. “His” can be expressed using possessive adjectives, and these adjectives must agree with the noun they modify. Below are several ways to say “his” in French, with pronunciations, meanings, and example sentences to help you understand how to use them correctly.

1. Son

Pronunciation: /sohn/
Meaning: “Son” is used for singular masculine or singular feminine nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
In a Sentence:

Son livre est sur la table. (His book is on the table.)
J’ai vu son frère à l’école. (I saw his brother at school.)

2. Sa

Pronunciation: /sah/
Meaning: “Sa” is used for singular feminine nouns.
In a Sentence:

Sa voiture est rouge. (His car is red.)
Elle aime beaucoup sa maison. (She likes his house a lot.)

3. Ses

Pronunciation: /say/
Meaning: “Ses” is used for plural nouns, whether masculine or feminine.
In a Sentence:

Ses amis sont très gentils. (His friends are very kind.)
Il a perdu ses clés. (He lost his keys.)

4. Son (before a vowel or silent ‘h’)

Pronunciation: /sohn/
Meaning: “Son” is also used for singular nouns that begin with a vowel or a silent ‘h’, regardless of gender. This helps to avoid a harsh sound between the possessive adjective and the noun.
In a Sentence:

Son amie arrive bientôt. (His friend is arriving soon.)
Il a son ordinateur avec lui. (He has his computer with him.)

5. Le sien

Pronunciation: /luh syan/
Meaning: “Le sien” is a possessive pronoun meaning “his” in the sense of “his own” or “the one that belongs to him.” It’s used when the noun is already implied or when you’re referring to something previously mentioned.
In a Sentence:

Ce livre est le sien. (This book is his.)
La voiture rouge est le sien. (The red car is his.)

6. La sienne

Pronunciation: /lah syen/
Meaning: “La sienne” is similar to “le sien,” but it is used with feminine singular nouns to mean “his own.”
In a Sentence:

La décision finale est la sienne. (The final decision is his.)
C’est la sienne, cette maison. (This house is his.)

7. Les siens

Pronunciation: /lay syan/
Meaning: “Les siens” is used for plural masculine or feminine nouns to indicate ownership by him.
In a Sentence:

Les siens sont partis tôt. (His (family) left early.)
J’ai vu les siens au marché. (I saw his (friends) at the market.)

8. Le sien (before a vowel or silent ‘h’)

Pronunciation: /luh syan/
Meaning: “Le sien” is used similarly to “le sien” for singular masculine or feminine nouns that begin with a vowel or a silent “h.”
In a Sentence:

C’est le sien. (It’s his.)
Il a pris le sien. (He took his.)

9. La sienne (before a vowel or silent ‘h’)

Pronunciation: /lah syen/
Meaning: “La sienne” is the feminine form used before nouns starting with a vowel or a silent “h.”
In a Sentence:

La sienne est plus grande. (His (feminine object) is bigger.)
Elle a pris la sienne. (She took his (feminine object).)

10. Le sien de…

Pronunciation: /luh syan duh/
Meaning: “Le sien de” means “his of…” and is used to specify ownership in a more detailed manner.
In a Sentence:

Le sien de la maison est à gauche. (His (house) is on the left.)
C’est le sien de l’avion. (It’s his (airplane).)

11. La sienne de…

Pronunciation: /lah syen duh/
Meaning: “La sienne de” means “his of…” and is used for feminine nouns to indicate possession in a more specific sense.
In a Sentence:

La sienne de l’affaire est vraiment importante. (His (matter) is really important.)
C’est la sienne de l’histoire. (It’s his (story).)

12. À lui

Pronunciation: /ah lwee/
Meaning: “À lui” means “to him” or “his” in the sense of ownership, often used after a verb that expresses possession.
In a Sentence:

Ce livre est à lui. (This book is his.)
L’appartement est à lui. (The apartment is his.)

13. Son propre

Pronunciation: /sohn proh-pruh/
Meaning: “Son propre” refers to “his own,” emphasizing personal ownership.
In a Sentence:

Il veut son propre bureau. (He wants his own office.)
Ce projet est son propre. (This project is his own.)

14. Ses propres

Pronunciation: /say proh-pruh/
Meaning: “Ses propres” means “his own” for plural nouns, often used to stress ownership or individuality.
In a Sentence:

Ses propres décisions sont importantes. (His own decisions are important.)
Il a ses propres idées. (He has his own ideas.)

15. De son côté

Pronunciation: /duh sohn koh-tay/
Meaning: “De son côté” means “on his side,” implying ownership or possession from his perspective.
In a Sentence:

De son côté, il a terminé le travail. (On his side, he finished the work.)
Il a tout de son côté. (He has everything on his side.)

16. Cela lui appartient

Pronunciation: /suh-lah loo-ee ah-par-tee-uh/
Meaning: “Cela lui appartient” means “it belongs to him,” which is another way to express possession.
In a Sentence:

Cela lui appartient, pas à moi. (It belongs to him, not me.)
La maison lui appartient. (The house belongs to him.)

17. Lui-même

Pronunciation: /loo-ee mem/
Meaning: “Lui-même” translates to “himself” and can be used to emphasize his ownership.
In a Sentence:

Il l’a fait lui-même. (He did it himself.)
Il a construit la maison lui-même. (He built the house himself.)

18. Son mien

Pronunciation: /sohn myen/
Meaning: “Son mien” is a possessive phrase used to emphasize the object as his, equivalent to “his own” in English.
In a Sentence:

C’est son mien. (It’s his own.)
Il a pris son mien. (He took his own.)

19. À lui seul

Pronunciation: /ah lwee suhl/
Meaning: “À lui seul” means “by himself” or “on his own,” used when indicating possession by an individual.
In a Sentence:

Il a fait tout cela à lui seul. (He did all of this by himself.)
Le choix appartient à lui seul. (The choice is his alone.)

20. Lui seul

Pronunciation: /loo-ee suhl/
Meaning: “Lui seul” can be used to express that something belongs to him alone, emphasizing exclusivity.
In a Sentence:

Lui seul a le droit de décider. (He alone has the right to decide.)
Ce problème est à lui seul. (This problem is his alone.)

21. À lui tout seul

Pronunciation: /ah lwee too suhl/
Meaning: “À lui tout seul” means “all by himself,” often used to express full possession or responsibility.
In a Sentence:

Il a réparé la voiture à lui tout seul. (He fixed the car all by himself.)
Il a fait toute la présentation à lui tout seul. (He did the whole presentation by himself.)

22. Sa propre

Pronunciation: /sah proh-pruh/
Meaning: “Sa propre” means “his own,” but it is used before feminine singular nouns to stress personal possession.
In a Sentence:

Il veut sa propre voiture. (He wants his own car.)
Sa propre opinion est très différente. (His own opinion is very different.)

23. De sa part

Pronunciation: /duh sah par/
Meaning: “De sa part” means “from him,” often used to show possession or the action taken by him.
In a Sentence:

C’est de sa part. (It’s from him.)
De sa part, il a agi vite. (From him, he acted quickly.)

24. D’après lui

Pronunciation: /dah-pray loo-ee/
Meaning: “D’après lui” translates to “according to him,” often used when referring to possession or statements made by him.
In a Sentence:

D’après lui, c’est sa décision. (According to him, it’s his decision.)
D’après lui, la réponse est claire. (According to him, the answer is clear.)

25. À lui de…

Pronunciation: /ah lwee duh/
Meaning: “À lui de…” means “up to him to…” and indicates that something belongs to him in terms of responsibility or action.
In a Sentence:

À lui de décider quoi faire. (It’s up to him to decide what to do.)
À lui de prendre la décision finale. (It’s up to him to make the final decision.)

26. C’est à lui

Pronunciation: /say ah lwee/
Meaning: “C’est à lui” means “it’s his” or “it belongs to him,” used to show possession or ownership.
In a Sentence:

C’est à lui de décider. (It’s his to decide.)
La clé est à lui. (The key is his.)

27. Sa manière de

Pronunciation: /sah mah-nee-air duh/
Meaning: “Sa manière de” means “his way of,” used to describe how someone does something, emphasizing possession in terms of style or method.
In a Sentence:

Sa manière de chanter est unique. (His way of singing is unique.)
J’admire sa manière de travailler. (I admire his way of working.)

28. À son tour

Pronunciation: /ah sohn toor/
Meaning: “À son tour” translates to “in his turn” or “his turn,” often used to indicate that it is now his moment or responsibility.
In a Sentence:

À son tour de parler. (It’s his turn to speak.)
Il a pris à son tour la décision. (He took the decision in his turn.)

Other Ways to Say “His” in French

Here’s a table of additional ways to express “his” in French. Each phrase has a unique context and usage, helping you expand your understanding and use of possessive expressions in the language.

Other ways to say	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentences
Son propre	/sohn proh-pruh/	His own (emphasizing personal possession)	Il veut son propre bureau. (He wants his own office.) Ce projet est son propre. (This project is his own.)
À lui seul	/ah lwee suhl/	By himself, exclusively his	Il a fait tout cela à lui seul. (He did all of this by himself.) Le choix appartient à lui seul. (The choice belongs to him alone.)
Son mien	/sohn myen/	His own (emphasizing personal ownership)	C’est son mien. (It’s his own.) Il a pris son mien. (He took his own.)
De son côté	/duh sohn koh-tay/	On his side, from his perspective	De son côté, il a terminé le travail. (On his side, he finished the work.) Il a tout de son côté. (He has everything on his side.)
Sa manière de	/sah mah-nee-air duh/	His way of (expressing personal style or method)	Sa manière de chanter est unique. (His way of singing is unique.) J’admire sa manière de travailler. (I admire his way of working.)
À son tour	/ah sohn toor/	His turn, in his turn	À son tour de parler. (It’s his turn to speak.) Il a pris à son tour la décision. (He took the decision in his turn.)
Lui-même	/loo-ee mem/	Himself, emphasizing the subject’s involvement	Il l’a fait lui-même. (He did it himself.) Il a construit la maison lui-même. (He built the house himself.)
Cela lui appartient	/suh-lah loo-ee ah-par-tee-uh/	It belongs to him	Cela lui appartient, pas à moi. (It belongs to him, not to me.) La maison lui appartient. (The house belongs to him.)
Le sien de…	/luh syan duh/	His of… (used to specify ownership in more detail)	Le sien de la maison est à gauche. (His (house) is on the left.) C’est le sien de l’avion. (It’s his (airplane).)
Le sien (before a vowel or silent ‘h’)	/luh syan/	His (before a vowel or silent ‘h’)	C’est le sien. (It’s his.) Il a pris le sien. (He took his.)
La sienne (before a vowel or silent ‘h’)	/lah syen/	His (feminine noun before vowel or silent ‘h’)	La sienne est plus grande. (His (feminine object) is bigger.) Elle a pris la sienne. (She took his (feminine object).)

Response to “His” in French

When you are learning how to say “his” in French, it’s just as important to understand how to respond when someone refers to something as “his.” Here are some common ways to respond in French when discussing ownership, possession, or actions that belong to him. These responses will help you in both casual and formal conversations, allowing you to engage smoothly.

1. C’est à lui

Pronunciation: /say ah lwee/
Meaning: “It’s his,” used to confirm ownership or possession.
In a Sentence:

A: Est-ce que ce livre est à lui ? (Is this book his?)
B: Oui, c’est à lui. (Yes, it’s his.)

2. À lui seul

Pronunciation: /ah lwee suhl/
Meaning: “By himself” or “only him,” used to emphasize that only he has the responsibility or ownership.
In a Sentence:

A: Il a fait tout ça tout seul ? (Did he do all this by himself?)
B: Oui, à lui seul. (Yes, by himself.)

3. C’est son propre

Pronunciation: /say sohn proh-pruh/
Meaning: “It’s his own,” emphasizing personal possession or responsibility.
In a Sentence:

A: Ce projet lui appartient-il ? (Does this project belong to him?)
B: Oui, c’est son propre projet. (Yes, it’s his own project.)

4. Lui-même

Pronunciation: /loo-ee mem/
Meaning: “Himself,” used to emphasize that the action or ownership is directly attributed to him.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui a réparé la voiture ? (Who fixed the car?)
B: Il l’a fait lui-même. (He did it himself.)

5. Cela lui appartient

Pronunciation: /suh-lah loo-ee ah-par-tee-uh/
Meaning: “It belongs to him,” used to express ownership.
In a Sentence:

A: Est-ce que cette maison est à lui ? (Is this house his?)
B: Oui, cela lui appartient. (Yes, it belongs to him.)

6. À son tour

Pronunciation: /ah sohn toor/
Meaning: “In his turn,” used to describe when someone gets their chance or responsibility.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui va parler maintenant ? (Who is speaking now?)
B: C’est à son tour. (It’s his turn.)

7. Son choix

Pronunciation: /sohn shwah/
Meaning: “His choice,” used to affirm that the decision or option is his.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui a décidé de changer les plans ? (Who decided to change the plans?)
B: C’est son choix. (It’s his choice.)

8. Sa manière

Pronunciation: /sah mah-nee-air/
Meaning: “His way,” used to describe how he does something or his style.
In a Sentence:

A: Comment a-t-il résolu ce problème ? (How did he solve the problem?)
B: C’est sa manière de faire. (It’s his way of doing it.)

9. C’est à lui de décider

Pronunciation: /say ah lwee duh day-see-day/
Meaning: “It’s up to him to decide,” indicating that the decision or responsibility is his.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui doit choisir le lieu de la réunion ? (Who should choose the meeting place?)
B: C’est à lui de décider. (It’s up to him to decide.)

10. Le choix lui revient

Pronunciation: /luh shwah loo-ee ruh-vyen/
Meaning: “The choice is his,” confirming that the choice belongs to him.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui choisit la nourriture pour la fête ? (Who picks the food for the party?)
B: Le choix lui revient. (The choice is his.)

11. De sa part

Pronunciation: /duh sah par/
Meaning: “From him,” used when something comes from or is sent by him.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui a envoyé cette lettre ? (Who sent this letter?)
B: C’est de sa part. (It’s from him.)

12. D’après lui

Pronunciation: /dah-pray loo-ee/
Meaning: “According to him,” used when stating someone’s opinion or perspective.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui pense que le projet est terminé ? (Who thinks the project is done?)
B: D’après lui, tout est prêt. (According to him, everything is ready.)

13. À lui tout seul

Pronunciation: /ah lwee too suhl/
Meaning: “All by himself,” emphasizing that he did something independently.
In a Sentence:

A: Il a monté la tente seul ? (Did he set up the tent alone?)
B: Oui, à lui tout seul. (Yes, all by himself.)

14. C’est le sien

Pronunciation: /say luh syan/
Meaning: “It’s his,” confirming possession.
In a Sentence:

A: Cette montre est-elle à lui ? (Is this watch his?)
B: Oui, c’est le sien. (Yes, it’s his.)

15. Tout dépend de lui

Pronunciation: /too day-pahn duh loo-ee/
Meaning: “It all depends on him,” indicating responsibility or control.
In a Sentence:

A: Qui décide si nous partons maintenant ? (Who decides if we leave now?)
B: Tout dépend de lui. (It all depends on him.)

Exercise to Practice Saying “His” in French

Here are 12 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the different ways to say “his” in French. Complete the sentences with the correct form of “his.” Afterward, you will find the answers and the meanings for each sentence.

Fill-in-the-Blanks (French Sentences)

Le livre est ____ sur la table.
____ projet est très intéressant.
Ce cadeau est ____ pour toi.
Il a terminé ____ travail avant les autres.
____ maison est plus grande que la mienne.
Je vois ____ amis au parc.
Il a fait tout ____ tout seul.
La voiture rouge est ____ à lui.
____ décision est très importante.
Il a dit ____ opinion clairement.
____ choix de partir ou de rester.
Il a montré ____ talent à la compétition.

Answers with Meanings

Le livre est le sien sur la table.
(The book is his on the table.)
Son projet est très intéressant.
(His project is very interesting.)
Ce cadeau est pour lui.
(This gift is for him.)
Il a terminé son travail avant les autres.
(He finished his work before the others.)
Sa maison est plus grande que la mienne.
(His house is bigger than mine.)
Je vois ses amis au parc.
(I see his friends at the park.)
Il a fait tout ça à lui tout seul.
(He did it all by himself.)
La voiture rouge est à lui.
(The red car is his.)
Sa décision est très importante.
(His decision is very important.)
Il a dit sa opinion clairement.
(He expressed his opinion clearly.)
Son choix de partir ou de rester.
(His choice to leave or stay.)
Il a montré son talent à la compétition.
(He showed his talent at the competition.)

Conclusion

Learning how to say “his” in French is a key step in mastering the language. By understanding the different forms of possessive adjectives and pronouns, you can talk about ownership and responsibility with greater precision. Whether it’s a simple possession like “son livre” (his book) or expressing something more complex, like “à lui seul” (by himself), using the right form of “his” will help you communicate more clearly.

As you continue practicing these expressions, you’ll feel more comfortable using them in everyday conversations. The key is to keep practicing and applying what you’ve learned in real-life situations. With time, saying “his” in French will become second nature, and you’ll be able to use these possessive forms confidently, whether you’re discussing something personal, professional, or just having a casual chat.