Belonging ('s equivalents)

English uses 's to indicate that something belongs to someone. French uses de.

Examples:

• Ce sont les chaussures de Pierre.
  These are Pierre's shoes.
• Elle est la soeur de Jean.
  She is Jean's sister.

Please note that de + le = du. For example:

• Le chat de la dame
  The lady's cat
• Le chat (de le) du garçon
  The boy's cat

If the noun begins with a vowel or with a silent h, use de + l'.

• Les pieds de l'homme
  Man's feet