English–French

“have” in French

French

Alsoprendre · posséder

Pronunciation

IPA/avwaʁ/

Example

Elle a trois chats.

She has three cats.

Illustration for avoir (have)

How to say “have” in French

“Have” in French is avoir.

A possession or result is attached to a person and can also mark a completed event.

Full entry for avoir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with avoir

J'ai besoin d'aide.

I need help.

Tips for using avoir

  • Expressions such as avoir besoin de and avoir envie de require de before a noun or an infinitive.

Other French words for “have”

Je vais prendre un café.

I am going to have a coffee.

Tu possèdes beaucoup de talent.

You have plenty of talent.

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