possessive in French
possessive in French is possessif — possessive means reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
possessive in French
possessif
What does "possessive" mean?
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adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
"He gets possessive about his tools."
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noun The grammatical case or form showing ownership.
""John's" is the possessive form of "John.""
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possessive in a sentence
- He gets possessive about his tools.
- She was possessive of her friendships in school.
- "John's" is the possessive form of "John."
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What is "possessive" in French?
"possessive" in French is possessif. possessive means: Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
How do you use "possessive" in a sentence?
Example: "He gets possessive about his tools." In French, "possessive" is possessif.
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