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How to Say ‘My mother’ in French

Ma mère

mah mehr

[mah mehr]

💬 Usage Tip: "Ma" is used with feminine nouns like "mère."

🇫🇷 In France: Useful for describing who watches matches in your family.

Phrase Breakdown

Ma

[mah]

my

Possessive adjective meaning “my,” used with feminine nouns.

Example

Ma mère préfère regarder la finale à la maison.

My mother prefers to watch the final at home.

mère

[mehr]

mother

A family word meaning “mother” or “mom.”

Example

Ma mère aime aussi le football.

My mother also likes football.

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