Mon (en. My)

/mɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
pronoun
Indicates possession by the speaker.
My book is on the table.
Mon livre est sur la table.
Used to refer to something that belongs to the first person singular.
Have you seen my dog?
Est-ce que tu as vu mon chien ?
Refers to an object or concept associated with the speaker.
My project has been approved.
Mon projet a été approuvé.

Etymology

From Latin 'meus', which is a possessive pronoun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my friend
my friend refers to a companion or a friend.
mon ami
my heart
expresses intense affection for someone.
mon cœur
my god
exclamation of surprise or concern.
mon dieu

Related Words

my
Singular feminine possessive pronoun.
ma
my (plural)
Plural possessive pronoun.
mes
me
Personal pronoun referring to the speaker.
moi

Slang Meanings

Used to mean 'my dude' or 'my buddy'.
Man, it's going to be great tonight!
Mon, ça va être génial ce soir !
Used to imply a friendly closeness.
Man, you’re driving me crazy with that.
Mon, tu me rends fou avec ça.