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    Vôtres (en. Yours)

    /vôtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Designating what belongs to the person being addressed (plural).
    The books on the table are yours.
    Les livres sur la table sont vôtres.
    Used to show a relationship of possession with a group of people.
    Your ideas are very interesting; I prefer yours.
    Vos idées sont très intéressantes, je préfère les vôtres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'voster', which is the possessive corresponding to 'vos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yours
    the things that belong to your group.
    les vôtres
    Is it yours?
    request for confirmation of possession.
    est-ce que c'est vôtres ?
    to you and yours
    reference to a person and their family or group.
    à vous et les vôtres

    Related Words

    your
    singular possessive referring to the second person.
    votre
    voter
    one who votes, can be related by the sense of choice.
    votant
    your
    plural form associated with 'votre'.
    vos

    Slang Meanings

    Used colloquially to ignore an opinion or advice.
    You can keep your ideas; I prefer yours.
    Tu peux garder tes idées, je préfère les vôtres.
    In certain circles, means 'what is yours' in a relaxed manner.
    Bring everything that is yours to the party.
    Apporte tout ce qui est vôtres à la fête.