French translation of our is 
notre

Meaning of "our" in English

"Our" is a possessive pronoun used in English to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with the speaker and one or more other people. It often conveys a sense of collective ownership, participation, or involvement. For example, when you say "our home," it signifies a home shared by the speaker and their family or group. This pronoun helps express the belongingness or connection of multiple individuals to a common noun, signifying shared experiences, possessions, or relationships.

Meaning of "notre" in French

In French, "notre" is a possessive adjective that means "our" in English. It is used to denote ownership or association of one or more people, including the speaker, with a singular noun. "Notre" helps indicate that the object, idea, or concept in question has a shared connection with a group. Examples include "notre maison" (our house) or "notre idée" (our idea), demonstrating a collective link to the noun being referenced, emphasizing a sense of unity or shared property among the group members.

Pronunciation of "our" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /aʊər/ or /ɑːr/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "our" is often pronounced as /aʊər/ or /ɑːr/, with the latter resembling the pronunciation of "are." In British English, it might be pronounced more distinctively as /aʊə/. Variations can exist depending on regional accents and dialects, affecting the vowel sounds.

Pronunciation of "notre" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /nɔtʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "notre" remains relatively consistent across standard French dialects, with slight variations possibly occurring in regional accents. In some regions of France or francophone countries, the 'r' sound may vary slightly in intonation or emphasis, but generally, it remains close to the standard pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Our team won the match. (Notre équipe a gagné le match.)
2. We spent our vacation by the beach. (Nous avons passé nos vacances à la plage.)
3. Our car broke down on the way home. (Notre voiture est tombée en panne en rentrant chez nous.)
4. This is our favorite movie. (C'est notre film préféré.)
5. Our garden is full of flowers. (Notre jardin est plein de fleurs.)
6. We invited our friends for dinner. (Nous avons invité nos amis à dîner.)
7. Our project is due next week. (Notre projet est à rendre la semaine prochaine.)
8. She loves our city. (Elle aime notre ville.)
9. Our conversation was enlightening. (Notre conversation était enrichissante.)
10. We must protect our environment. (Nous devons protéger notre environnement.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "our" in English

Synonyms: my, your, his, her, their, its, one's, mine, yours, theirs

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: we, us, own, joint, mutual, common, shared, combined

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "notre" in French

Synonyms: mon, ton, son, votre, leur

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: nous, nôtre, nos, commun, partagée, collectif, conjoint, groupe

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