J'ai un enfant.
I have a child.
Context: Your friend continues by telling you they also have a child.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
J'
[j']
I
A pronoun referring to oneself. The form "J'" is used before verbs beginning with a vowel sound.
J'ai un chien.
I have a dog.
ai
[ay]
have
Indicates possession or ownership.
J'ai trois stylos.
I have three pens.
un
[u(n)]
a
An article used to refer to a single item.
J'ai un vélo.
I have a bike.
enfant
[on-fahn]
child
A young human being.
Elle a un enfant aimable.
She has a kind child.
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