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How to Say ‘In her corner’ in French

Dans son coin

dahn sohn kwahn

[dahn sohn kwahn]

💬 Usage Tip: Son means "her" here, even though it looks masculine. It matches coin, which is masculine, not the hen.

Phrase Breakdown

Dans

[dahn]

Indicates inclusion within space or limits.

Example

Dans la maison, c'était calme.

In the house, it was quiet.

son

[sohn]

her

Possessive adjective for feminine singular, third person.

Example

Son chat est mignon.

Her cat is cute.

coin

[kwahn]

corner

The place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle.

Example

Il est au coin de la rue.

He is at the corner of the street.

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