French Phrase
Ma souris ne répond plus.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that their mouse (most often a computer mouse) has stopped responding. It can also refer to a pet mouse that has become silent, but in everyday tech talk it means the device no longer works.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re troubleshooting a computer, asking for help with a malfunctioning mouse, or describing a pet mouse that has gone quiet. It’s a natural way to report a problem in a casual or semi‑formal setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Masourisnerépondplus.
Possessive adjective
"Ma" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is feminine singular to match "souris".
Feminine noun
"Souris" is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must be in the feminine form.
Negation ne…plus
The construction "ne … plus" expresses that something used to happen but no longer does; it translates to "no longer" or "stops".
Verb répondre
"Répond" is the third‑person singular present of "répondre" (to answer/respond).
Adverb plus
"Plus" placed after the verb in a negative sentence means "anymore" or "no longer".
🗨In Conversation
Ma souris ne répond plus.
My mouse isn’t responding anymore.
As‑tu essayé de la rebrancher ou de changer les piles ?
Did you try unplugging it and plugging it back in, or changing the batteries?
✕Common Mistakes
Ma souris ne répond pas.
Using "pas" changes the meaning to "does not respond at all" rather than "no longer responds".
Ma souris répond plus.
Omitting the "ne" is colloquial and acceptable in spoken French, but learners should keep the full "ne…plus" for correct written French.
Mon souris ne répond plus.
"Souris" is feminine, so the possessive must be "ma" not "mon".
↔Alternatives
Mon pointeur ne fonctionne plus.
My pointer no longer works.
Mon dispositif de pointage ne répond plus.
My pointing device isn’t responding anymore.
Ma souris ne marche plus.
My mouse doesn’t work any more.
Cultural Tip
In French, "souris" can mean both the animal and the computer peripheral. Context (like talking about a laptop or a desk) makes the meaning clear. When speaking about tech, French speakers often use "pointeur" or "dispositif de pointage" as synonyms, especially in formal contexts. Remember that "ne…plus" is the standard way to say "no longer"; dropping the "ne" ("Ma souris répond plus") is common in spoken French but considered informal.