Ma (en. My)

[ma]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Indicates that something belongs to the speaker.

My car is red.

Ma voiture est rouge.

Used to express a relationship of possession.

Here is my house.

Voici ma maison.

Often used to indicate an emotional connection with an object or a person.

My mom is a very kind person.

Ma maman est une personne très gentille.

Derived from the Latin 'meus', meaning 'my'.

my faith

Expression used to show surprise or disbelief.

ma foi

my dear

Used to address someone in an affectionate manner.

ma chère

my doll

Term of endearment for a girlfriend or a girl.

ma poupée

Reference to the speaker.

moi

my (masculine singular)

Singular masculine possessive adjective.

mon

My darling

Hi my darling, how are you?

Salut ma chérie, comment ça va ?

My dear (literally 'my doe')

You are still my dear.

Tu es toujours ma biche.