How to Say ‘I have tomatoes.’ in French
J’ai des tomates.
zh ay day toh-MAHT
[zh ay day toh-MAHT]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple possession pattern: J’ai + noun. Very useful for food, family, pets, and more.
🇫🇷 In France: Home-grown tomatoes are a source of pride in France—expect people to discuss varieties with passion!
Phrase Breakdown
J’
[zh]
I
Short form of je before ai.
J’ ai des tomates à la maison.
I have tomatoes at home.
ai
[ay]
have
Verb avoir in the present tense with je.
J’ai des tomates dans le jardin.
I have tomatoes in the garden.
des
[day]
some
Plural indefinite article.
Il y a des tomates ici.
There are some tomatoes here.
tomates
[toh-MAHT]
tomatoes
Plural noun for tomatoes.
Les tomates mûrissent vite.
The tomatoes ripen quickly.
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