Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avoir
Verb
/avwaʀ/
Definition
A French verb that means ‘to have’.
Examples
- J’ai un livre. (I have a book.)
- Nous avons une voiture. (We have a car.)
- Ils ont une maison. (They have a house.)
Meaning
Avoir is used to indicate possession or ownership, and is one of the most commonly used verbs in French.
Synonyms
- posséder
- détenir
