How to Say “My Phone” in French

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mon téléphone
The English phrase "my phone" is translated into French as mon téléphone.
The mobile device that belongs to the speaker.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the masculine singular possessive adjective mon (my) and the masculine singular noun téléphone (phone).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Switzerland, the term mon natel is used to mean my phone. In Canadian French, the variation mon cell is used to mean my cellphone.

How does it change in a sentence?

téléphone is a masculine noun and requires mon.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Do not use ma téléphone. English speakers may mistakenly use the feminine possessive ma because 'phone' is often thought of as a feminine concept, but téléphone is a masculine noun and requires mon.

Did you know?

  • The possessive mon has roots that may trace back to the Gaulish word 'mon'. This suggests the word for 'my' has deep prehistoric roots in the region.
  • French speakers often use the verb sonner to describe the sound of mon téléphone, which also means 'to ring' like a church bell.

Examples in context

  • Mon téléphone sonne !
    My phone is ringing!
    This example shows how to say that mon téléphone is ringing.
    Tatoeba #4452071 by sicerabibax, translation #4429601 by Jesse
  • Où est mon téléphone ?
    Where's my phone?
    This example is useful for asking for the location of mon téléphone.
    Tatoeba #4237911 by sacredceltic, translation #1886600 by CK
  • Je fermai mon téléphone.
    I closed my phone.
    This example demonstrates the action of closing mon téléphone.
    Tatoeba #3412742 by sacredceltic, translation #3408246 by Hybrid
  • Je dois prendre un appel sur mon téléphone .
    I need to take a call on my phone.
  • J'ai besoin de vérifier mes emails sur mon portable .
    I need to check my emails on my mobile phone.
  • Je ne peux pas sortir maintenant, j'ai laissé mon tél à la maison.
    I can't go out now, I left my phone at home.
  • Attends une seconde, je vais chercher mon portable .
    Wait a second, I'm going to get my phone.
  • J'ai téléchargé une nouvelle application sur mon téléphone portable .
    I downloaded a new app on my mobile phone.
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Example conversation

Léa and Hugo are sitting in a cafe.

  1. Léa

    Où est mon téléphone ?
    Where is my phone?
  2. Hugo

    Il est sur la table.
    It is on the table.
  3. Léa

    Ah, merci Hugo.
    Ah, thanks Hugo.
  4. Hugo

    De rien, Léa.
    You're welcome, Léa.

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