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How is the word avoir translated from French to English

Avoir possédé ou vécu quelque chose dans le passé.

Owned or experienced something in the past.

verb
English translation
had

Examples with “avoir”

See how the word “avoir” is used in sentences

  • Nous avons passé un moment formidable à Rome. — We had a great time in Rome.

  • Elle n'avait aucune idée de quoi dire. — She had no idea what to say.

  • Qui avait les clés hier soir ? — Who had the keys last night?

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FAQ about “avoir”

How is “avoir” translated from French?
“avoir” translates into English as “had”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “avoir” mean?
Meaning of “avoir”: Avoir possédé ou vécu quelque chose dans le passé. In English — “had”.
What part of speech is “avoir”?
“avoir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “avoir”?
Example sentences with “avoir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “avoir”?
Add “avoir” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.