Mon mari travaillait à la coccinelle-assurance.
My husband worked for Ladybird Insurance.
Language note: Shows routine work described in the past continuous tense.
Culture note: Working for a recognizable company may imply social standing.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mon
[mohn]
my
Possessive adjective, first person singular.
Mon livre est ici.
My book is here.
mari
[mah-ree]
husband
Refers to a married male partner.
Son mari est très gentil.
Her husband is very kind.
travaillait
[tra-vah-yeh]
worked
Past tense of to work.
Il travaillait tard hier.
He worked late yesterday.
à
[ah]
at
A preposition indicating position or direction.
À la maison.
At the house.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article, feminine singular.
La pomme est rouge.
The apple is red.
coccinelle
[kohk-see-nel]
ladybug
Refers to the company name, playful translation.
Elle travaille à la coccinelle-assurance.
She works at ladybug insurance.
assurance
[ah-syu-rahnss]
insurance
A contract for financial protection against loss.
Elle a une bonne assurance.
She has good insurance.
Phrase Parts
Mon mari
Travaillait
À la coccinelle-assurance.
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