Il a ma pizza
He has my pizza
Language note: 'Avoir' (to have) is key in French for possession and various expressions.
Culture note: Sharing food is common in France, but one’s own pizza is sacred! Thus the phrase captures humor in dire situations.
Context: The hostage taker listens to your request. You point out that the delivery guy has something important with him.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Il
[eel]
He has
Used to indicate possession or ownership by a male person.
Il a ma pizza dans la voiture.
He has my pizza in the car.
a
[a]
Has
Indicates possession or ownership.
Elle a un chat.
She has a cat.
ma
[ma]
My
Possessive adjective used to indicate something belonging to the speaker.
Ceci est ma balle.
This is my ball.
pizza
[pee-tsa]
Pizza
A dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.
Ils aiment la pizza au jambon.
They like ham pizza.
Phrase Parts
Il a
Ma pizza
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