How To Say My In French

Learning how to say “my” in French is a great starting point for anyone learning the language. “My” is a possessive adjective, which means it shows that something belongs to you. In French, “my” is translated as “mon,” “ma,” or “mes,” depending on the gender and number of the object you’re talking about. Knowing when and how to use these different forms will help you speak French more naturally.

In addition to basic phrases, there are many common expressions in French that include the word “my.” For example, you might want to know how to say “my heart” or “my love” in French when speaking to a friend or loved one. Understanding these phrases will help you express yourself more clearly and make your conversations feel more personal. Let’s dive into the different ways to say “my” in French and how to use them!

Ways to Say “My” in French

There are several ways to say “my” in French, depending on the gender and number of the noun that follows. Here’s a guide to help you understand these variations.

Mon cœur (pronounced: “moh(n) kuhr”)

Applicable for: Heart (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My heart”
In a sentence: Mon cœur bat plus vite quand je te vois. (My heart beats faster when I see you.)

Ma petite chou (pronounced: “mah puh-teet shoo”)

Applicable for: Little cabbage (feminine noun, term of endearment)
Meaning: “My little cabbage” (a cute, affectionate nickname)
In a sentence: Ma petite chou, comment vas-tu ? (My little cabbage, how are you?)

Mon âge (pronounced: “moh nahj”)

Applicable for: Age (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My age”
In a sentence: Mon âge est un secret. (My age is a secret.)

Ma meilleure amie (pronounced: “mah may-uhr ah-mee”)

Applicable for: Best friend (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My best friend”
In a sentence: Ma meilleure amie habite à Paris. (My best friend lives in Paris.)

Mon plaisir (pronounced: “moh pleh-zeer”)

Applicable for: Pleasure (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My pleasure”
In a sentence: C’était mon plaisir de vous aider. (It was my pleasure to help you.)

Mon amour (pronounced: “moh nah-moor”)

Applicable for: Love (masculine noun, used for both genders as a term of affection)
Meaning: “My love”
In a sentence: Mon amour, tu me manques. (My love, I miss you.)

Ma douce (pronounced: “mah doos”)

Applicable for: Sweet (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My sweet” (term of affection)
In a sentence: Ma douce, viens ici. (My sweet, come here.)

Mon opinion (pronounced: “moh oh-pee-nyoh(n)”)

Applicable for: Opinion (masculine noun)
Meaning: “In my opinion”
In a sentence: Mon opinion est que tu as raison. (In my opinion, you are right.)

Mes excuses (pronounced: “meh ex-koo-zuh”)

Applicable for: Apologies (plural noun)
Meaning: “My apologies”
In a sentence: Mes excuses, je suis en retard. (My apologies, I am late.)

Mon pardon (pronounced: “moh pahr-doh(n)”)

Applicable for: Pardon (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My pardon”
In a sentence: Mon pardon, je ne voulais pas te blesser. (My pardon, I didn’t mean to hurt you.)

Ma fleur (pronounced: “mah flur”)

Applicable for: Flower (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My flower” (a term of endearment)
In a sentence: Ma fleur, tu es si belle. (My flower, you are so beautiful.)

Mon soleil (pronounced: “moh soh-lay”)

Applicable for: Sun (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My sunshine” (term of affection)
In a sentence: Mon soleil, tu illumines ma vie. (My sunshine, you light up my life.)

Ma vie (pronounced: “mah vee”)

Applicable for: Life (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My life”
In a sentence: Ma vie est remplie de bonheur. (My life is filled with happiness.)

Mon trésor (pronounced: “moh tray-zor”)

Applicable for: Treasure (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My treasure” (term of affection)
In a sentence: Mon trésor, où es-tu ? (My treasure, where are you?)

Mes yeux (pronounced: “meh z-uh”)

Applicable for: Eyes (plural noun)
Meaning: “My eyes”
In a sentence: Mes yeux sont fatigués. (My eyes are tired.)

Mon mari (pronounced: “moh mah-ree”)

Applicable for: Husband (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My husband”
In a sentence: Mon mari travaille à l’hôpital. (My husband works at the hospital.)

Ma famille (pronounced: “mah fah-mee”)

Applicable for: Family (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My family”
In a sentence: Ma famille vit dans le sud. (My family lives in the south.)

Mon frère (pronounced: “moh frehr”)

Applicable for: Brother (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My brother”
In a sentence: Mon frère adore le football. (My brother loves soccer.)

Mes enfants (pronounced: “meh zahn-fahn”)

Applicable for: Children (plural noun)
Meaning: “My children”
In a sentence: Mes enfants sont à l’école. (My children are at school.)

Ma maison (pronounced: “mah meh-zohn”)

Applicable for: House (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My house”
In a sentence: Ma maison est grande et jolie. (My house is big and pretty.)

Mon chien (pronounced: “moh shee-ehn”)

Applicable for: Dog (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My dog”
In a sentence: Mon chien aime courir dans le parc. (My dog loves running in the park.)

Mon ordinateur (pronounced: “moh or-dee-na-tur”)

Applicable for: Computer (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My computer”
In a sentence: Mon ordinateur est très rapide. (My computer is very fast.)

Ma chance (pronounced: “mah shahns”)

Applicable for: Luck (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My luck”
In a sentence: Ma chance m’a souri aujourd’hui. (My luck smiled upon me today.)

Mon rêve (pronounced: “moh rev”)

Applicable for: Dream (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My dream”
In a sentence: Mon rêve est de voyager autour du monde. (My dream is to travel around the world.)

Ma mère (pronounced: “mah mehr”)

Applicable for: Mother (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My mother”
In a sentence: Ma mère prépare le dîner. (My mother is making dinner.)

Mon fils (pronounced: “moh feess”)

Applicable for: Son (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My son”
In a sentence: Mon fils adore les animaux. (My son loves animals.)

Ma soeur (pronounced: “mah suhr”)

Applicable for: Sister (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My sister”
In a sentence: Ma soeur va à l’université. (My sister goes to university.)

Mon chat (pronounced: “moh shah”)

Applicable for: Cat (masculine noun)
Meaning: “My cat”
In a sentence: Mon chat dort sur le canapé. (My cat is sleeping on the couch.)

Ma santé (pronounced: “mah sahn-tay”)

Applicable for: Health (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My health”
In a sentence: Ma santé est importante pour moi. (My health is important to me.)

Mon école (pronounced: “moh eh-kohl”)

Applicable for: School (feminine noun)
Meaning: “My school”
In a sentence: Mon école commence à 8 heures. (My school starts at 8 o’clock.)

Other Ways to Say “My” in French

Here is a table with alternative ways to express “my” in French, using various phrases and contexts. These include possessive forms along with their meanings and example sentences.

Other ways to say	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentences
Mon trésor	“moh tray-zor”	“My treasure” (term of affection)	Mon trésor, tu es tout pour moi. (My treasure, you mean everything to me.)
Ma princesse	“mah prin-sess”	“My princess” (term of endearment)	Ma princesse, tu brilles comme une étoile. (My princess, you shine like a star.)
Mon bonheur	“moh bo-nuhr”	“My happiness”	Mon bonheur, c’est d’être avec toi. (My happiness is being with you.)
Ma star	“mah stahr”	“My star” (term of affection)	Ma star, tu es incroyable. (My star, you are incredible.)
Mon rêve	“moh rev”	“My dream”	Mon rêve est de voyager avec toi. (My dream is to travel with you.)
Ma vie	“mah vee”	“My life”	Ma vie est meilleure grâce à toi. (My life is better because of you.)
Mon ange	“moh ahnzh”	“My angel” (term of affection)	Mon ange, tu es si doux. (My angel, you are so sweet.)
Mes souvenirs	“meh soo-vee-ner”	“My memories”	Mes souvenirs d’enfance sont précieux. (My childhood memories are precious.)
Mon héros	“moh ay-roh”	“My hero”	Mon héros, je suis fier de toi. (My hero, I am proud of you.)
Ma chance	“mah shahns”	“My luck”	Ma chance m’a souri aujourd’hui. (My luck smiled on me today.)
Ma joie	“mah jwah”	“My joy”	Ma joie de vivre vient de toi. (My joy of living comes from you.)
Mon amour	“moh nah-moor”	“My love”	Mon amour, je pense à toi tout le temps. (My love, I think about you all the time.)
Mon choix	“moh chwah”	“My choice”	Mon choix est d’être avec toi. (My choice is to be with you.)
Ma passion	“mah pah-syon”	“My passion”	Ma passion pour la musique est immense. (My passion for music is immense.)
Mon respect	“moh ray-spekt”	“My respect”	Mon respect pour toi est infini. (My respect for you is infinite.)

Response to “My” in French

When someone says “my” in French, especially in expressions of affection or sharing something personal, there are different ways you can respond, depending on the context and the level of formality or familiarity. Here are some common responses that you might hear or use when someone says “my” to you:

1. Mon cœur (My heart)

Response: Je t’aime de tout mon cœur (I love you with all my heart).
Context: This is a heartfelt, affectionate response used when someone calls you their “heart.” It’s often used in romantic contexts.
Example:
- Mon cœur, tu me manques (My heart, I miss you).
- Je t’aime de tout mon cœur (I love you with all my heart).

2. Mon amour (My love)

Response: Mon amour, tu es ma vie (My love, you are my life).
Context: This response is used for romantic relationships, often as a term of endearment between partners.
Example:
- Mon amour, tu es ma raison de vivre (My love, you are my reason to live).
- Merci, mon amour (Thank you, my love).

3. Ma petite chou (My little cabbage)

Response: Ma petite chou, je suis tellement content(e) de te voir (My little cabbage, I am so happy to see you).
Context: This is a playful, affectionate term often used between family members or close friends.
Example:
- Ma petite chou, tu es tellement adorable (My little cabbage, you are so adorable).
- Ma petite chou, comment vas-tu ? (My little cabbage, how are you?)

4. Ma vie (My life)

Response: Tu es tout pour moi, ma vie (You are everything to me, my life).
Context: This is an emotional and deep response, often used in romantic or very close relationships.
Example:
- Ma vie, tu illumines mes journées (My life, you brighten my days).
- Tu es mon univers, ma vie (You are my universe, my life).

5. Mon trésor (My treasure)

Response: Tu es mon trésor aussi (You are my treasure too).
Context: A loving response used in close relationships, expressing deep affection.
Example:
- Mon trésor, j’ai besoin de toi (My treasure, I need you).
- Tu es mon trésor, et je te garde toujours près de mon cœur (You are my treasure, and I will always keep you close to my heart).

6. Mon ange (My angel)

Response: Mon ange, tu fais briller ma vie (My angel, you make my life shine).
Context: This is a romantic or parental term of endearment, used to express deep affection or admiration.
Example:
- Mon ange, tu es la meilleure chose qui me soit arrivée (My angel, you are the best thing that ever happened to me).
- Mon ange, je te protège toujours (My angel, I will always protect you).

7. Mon rêve (My dream)

Response: Tu es mon rêve devenu réalité (You are my dream come true).
Context: A romantic or extremely affectionate response, often said in special moments.
Example:
- Mon rêve, je veux que tu sois toujours à mes côtés (My dream, I want you to always be by my side).
- Tu es mon rêve, et je n’ai jamais cessé de rêver de toi (You are my dream, and I never stopped dreaming of you).

8. Ma chance (My luck)

Response: Tu es ma chance, mon amour (You are my luck, my love).
Context: A response showing gratitude or affection, often used when someone feels fortunate to have someone in their life.
Example:
- Ma chance, tu es mon plus grand cadeau (My luck, you are my greatest gift).
- Ma chance, je te remercie d’être là (My luck, I thank you for being here).

9. Ma joie (My joy)

Response: Tu es ma joie, chaque jour (You are my joy, every day).
Context: A happy and loving response, often used between close friends or in romantic relationships.
Example:
- Ma joie, je me sens complet(e) avec toi (My joy, I feel complete with you).
- Ma joie, tu rends mes journées plus brillantes (My joy, you make my days brighter).

10. Mon étoile (My star)

Response: Tu brilles comme une étoile dans ma vie (You shine like a star in my life).
Context: An affectionate and poetic response, often used to show admiration.
Example:
- Mon étoile, tu es mon guide dans la vie (My star, you are my guide in life).
- Mon étoile, je suis heureux(se) de te connaître (My star, I am happy to know you).

11. Mon ami(e) (My friend)

Response: Tu es mon meilleur ami(e), toujours là pour moi (You are my best friend, always there for me).
Context: A warm, loyal response often used between close friends.
Example:
- Mon ami(e), je n’aurais pas pu réussir sans toi (My friend, I couldn’t have succeeded without you).
- Tu es mon ami(e) de confiance (You are my trustworthy friend).

12. Ma famille (My family)

Response: Ma famille, c’est toi et moi (My family is you and me).
Context: This is often used in close familial relationships or even between partners, expressing deep affection for the concept of family.
Example:
- Ma famille est tout ce que j’ai (My family is all I have).
- Ma famille m’apporte tellement de bonheur (My family brings me so much happiness).

13. Mon pays (My country)

Response: Mon pays me manque, mais j’aime être ici avec toi (I miss my country, but I love being here with you).
Context: Used when talking about national pride or expressing nostalgia.
Example:
- Mon pays est magnifique, je veux y retourner bientôt (My country is beautiful, I want to go back soon).
- Mon pays m’a appris à apprécier les petites choses (My country taught me to appreciate the little things).

14. Ma force (My strength)

Response: Tu es ma force, mon inspiration (You are my strength, my inspiration).
Context: This response is used to acknowledge someone’s influence or role as a source of personal strength.
Example:
- Ma force vient de toi (My strength comes from you).
- Ma force, c’est d’avoir des gens comme toi autour de moi (My strength is having people like you around me).

15. Mon calme (My calm)

Response: Mon calme est de te savoir heureux(se) (My calm comes from knowing you’re happy).
Context: A reassuring response, showing how the well-being of the other person brings peace.
Example:
- Mon calme, c’est toi qui m’apportes la sérénité (My calm, you bring me serenity).
- Tu es la source de mon calme (You are the source of my calm).

16. Mon espoir (My hope)

Response: Mon espoir est que tu réussisses toujours (My hope is that you always succeed).
Context: A hopeful and encouraging response, often used in moments of support or encouragement.
Example:
- Mon espoir, c’est de voir un monde meilleur (My hope is to see a better world).
- Mon espoir, c’est que tu sois heureux(se) (My hope is that you are happy).

17. Ma lumière (My light)

Response: Ma lumière, tu éclaires ma vie (My light, you brighten my life).
Context: A loving, poetic response often used between partners or close loved ones.
Example:
- Ma lumière, tu es mon guide dans l’obscurité (My light, you are my guide in the darkness).
- Ma lumière, tu fais briller mon monde (My light, you make my world shine).

Exercise to Practice Saying “My” in French

Here is a list of 12 fill-in-the-blank exercises using the different ways to say “my” in French. Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the correct form of “my” from the options provided. After the exercise, you’ll find the answers along with the meaning of the sentences.

Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences

__________ amour est éternel.
__________ sœur adore lire des romans.
__________ voiture est vieille, mais elle fonctionne bien.
__________ étoile brille dans le ciel ce soir.
__________ chat dort toute la journée.
__________ rêve est de voyager autour du monde.
__________ famille vit dans une grande maison.
__________ petit frère joue dans le jardin.
__________ amie vient chez moi ce week-end.
__________ espoir est que tout ira bien.
__________ chance a changé cette année.
__________ cœur est rempli de joie.

Answers and Meanings

Mon amour est éternel.
- Meaning: My love is eternal.
- “Mon” is used here because “amour” (love) is masculine.
Ma sœur adore lire des romans.
- Meaning: My sister loves reading novels.
- “Ma” is used because “sœur” (sister) is feminine.
Ma voiture est vieille, mais elle fonctionne bien.
- Meaning: My car is old, but it works well.
- “Ma” is used because “voiture” (car) is feminine.
Mon étoile brille dans le ciel ce soir.
- Meaning: My star is shining in the sky tonight.
- “Mon” is used because “étoile” (star) starts with a vowel sound.
Mon chat dort toute la journée.
- Meaning: My cat sleeps all day.
- “Mon” is used because “chat” (cat) is masculine.
Mon rêve est de voyager autour du monde.
- Meaning: My dream is to travel around the world.
- “Mon” is used because “rêve” (dream) is masculine.
Ma famille vit dans une grande maison.
- Meaning: My family lives in a big house.
- “Ma” is used because “famille” (family) is feminine.
Mon petit frère joue dans le jardin.
- Meaning: My little brother is playing in the garden.
- “Mon” is used because “frère” (brother) is masculine.
Ma amie vient chez moi ce week-end.
- Meaning: My friend is coming to my house this weekend.
- “Ma” is used because “amie” (friend) is feminine.
Mon espoir est que tout ira bien.
- Meaning: My hope is that everything will be fine.
- “Mon” is used because “espoir” (hope) is masculine.
Ma chance a changé cette année.
- Meaning: My luck has changed this year.
- “Ma” is used because “chance” (luck) is feminine.
Mon cœur est rempli de joie.
- Meaning: My heart is filled with joy.
- “Mon” is used because “cœur” (heart) is masculine.

Conclusion

Understanding how to say “my” in French is a fundamental part of learning the language. Whether you’re talking about your family, friends, possessions, or emotions, mastering possessive adjectives like mon, ma, and mes helps you express ownership and affection. As you practice, you’ll discover the various nuances these words carry depending on the gender and number of the nouns they refer to.

By learning phrases like mon amour (my love) or ma famille (my family), you can engage in more meaningful and personal conversations. These expressions are not just about grammar, but about connecting with others, whether you’re sharing your thoughts, your love, or your experiences.

With these tools, you’ll feel more confident in expressing “my” in French and using it naturally in your daily interactions. Keep practicing, and soon speaking French will feel just as familiar as speaking your own language!