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possessif

possessive

adjective poh-seh-SEEF Rare

Usage Note

Possessif describes a person who is controlling or unable to share, as well as grammatical possessives. Un partenaire possessif is a controlling partner. In grammar, un adjectif possessif (mon, ton, son…) indicates ownership. The feminine form is possessive.

Examples

"Il est très possessif avec ses affaires."

Natural Translation

He is very possessive about his things.

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