Is it as correct to say, Ce stylo est le mien, as,

Susan C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Is it as correct to say, Ce stylo est le mien, as,

Ce stylo est à moi?

Asked 7 years ago
LauraKwiziq team memberCorrect answer
Bonjour Susan,

"Ce stylo est le mien" is a bit awkward - "le mien" isn't used with the noun in the same clause. It's more for something like "Voilà ton stylo, et voici le mien," or else just "C'est le mien."
Susan C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Bonjour Laura, et merci.

Is it as correct to say, Ce stylo est le mien, as,

Ce stylo est à moi?

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