ton

This is the 1203rd most frequent French word.

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ton

"Ton" means "your" (informal, singular possessive) or "tone."


Here, 'ton' is a possessive adjective used to indicate possession with a singular masculine noun ('livre').

C'est ton livre sur la table.

This is your book on the table.


In this sentence, 'ton' refers to the noun 'tone', signifying the attitude or manner expressed in conversation.

Quel ton prends-tu dans cette discussion ?

What tone are you using in this discussion?


In this sentence, 'ton' again functions as a noun, describing a specific quality of color or shade in the painting.

La peinture a un ton vif et éclatant.

The painting has a lively and bright tone.