Questions & Answers about Paul aime son séjour près de la maison.
Why is the possessive adjective son used instead of sa in this sentence?
In French, possessive adjectives agree in gender (and number) with the noun that follows them—not with the owner. Since séjour is masculine, son is the correct form even though Paul is male. This rule applies regardless of the possessor’s gender.
What is the function of près de la maison in this sentence?
What tense and form is the verb aime in, and what does it indicate?
The verb aime is in the present tense, third person singular, of the verb aimer. It indicates that Paul currently loves or enjoys his stay. Although aimer can mean both “to love” and “to like” depending on context, here it conveys a strong positive feeling.