Making Sentences about Clothing with "Avoir" in French

In French, when we want to say what someone has in terms of clothes, we use the verb avoir. This means "to have." Here’s how to put your sentences together:

Words to Know

• Colors

  • Rouge (red)
  • Bleu (blue)
  • Vert (green)

• Clothing

  • Chemise (shirt)
  • Pantalon (pants)
  • Robe (dress)

Basic Sentence Structure

You can build your sentences by following this simple formula:

• Subject + avoir + clothing (plus color if you want)

Examples

1. J'ai une chemise rouge. (I have a red shirt.)
2. Tu as un pantalon bleu. (You have blue pants.)
3. Il a une robe verte. (He has a green dress.)

Quick Tips

• Remember that the color needs to match the clothing. For example, rouge stays the same, but vert turns into verte for girls' items.
• Use "un" for boys' items and "une" for girls' items.

Now you can start making your own sentences about clothing in French using avoir!