How is the word avait translated from French to English

English translation
had
verb

Forme de l’imparfait du verbe avoir, indiquant un état, une possession ou une sensation passés.

Imperfect-tense form of the verb "avoir" ("to have"), indicating a past state, possession, or feeling.

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  • J’ai apporté des en-cas parce que tout le monde avait faim. — I brought snacks because everyone was hungry.

  • Avait-il vraiment besoin de partir si tôt ? — Did he really need to leave so soon?

  • Elle n’avait pas assez de temps pour finir le rapport. — She didn't have enough time to finish the report.

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