Their life or their lives

JamesC1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hi Kwiziq team,

Why not "their lives" here:

Je fais ce que je peux pour rendre leur(s) vie(s) plus facile tout en leur faisant découvrir notre culture.

Thank you

Asked 8 months ago

MaartenC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

James, it is because each person only has one life. In French, plural or singular is determined by the possession(s), not the possessor(s).

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/possessive-adjectives-plural-possessions/

Like18 months ago

Hi Kwiziq team,

Why not "their lives" here:

Je fais ce que je peux pour rendre leur(s) vie(s) plus facile tout en leur faisant découvrir notre culture.

Thank you

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