Nos vs. Les nôtres & Vos vs. Les vôtres

Brian E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hi, the A & B of each pair seems to fulfil the same purpose. What are the rules on when to use each type?

Asked 6 years ago

Chris W.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributorCorrect answer

Cettes chaussures sont nos chausseures, elles sont les nôtres. -- These shoes are our shoes, the are ours.

Nos/vos are possessive pronouns, les nôtres/les vôtres is used as a noun.

Like36 years ago

Hi, the A & B of each pair seems to fulfil the same purpose. What are the rules on when to use each type?

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