What is 'avoir' called in English?

'avoir' in English is called "Having". Having refers to: Verbe auxiliaire ou principal indiquant une action en cours ou un état.

How do you pronounce 'Having' and 'avoir'?

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English: "She is having a great time at the party." | French: "Elle s'amuse beaucoup à la fête."

verb · noun

English to French Dictionary

verbavoir

nounle fait d'avoir

avoir in English:having

Phonetic:avwar

Gender:Neuter

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de having en français est avoir, le fait d'avoir. (Verbe auxiliaire ou principal indiquant une action en cours ou un état.)

1
verb
avoir
Engaging in an action or experiencing a state, often indicating a continuous or ongoing process.
Verbe auxiliaire ou principal indiquant une action en cours ou un état.
2
noun
le fait d'avoir
The act or state of possessing, experiencing, or performing something.
L'acte ou l'état de posséder, d'expérimenter ou de réaliser quelque chose.

casual

“She is having a great time at the party.”

Elle s'amuse beaucoup à la fête.

formal

“Having a good education is crucial for success.”

Avoir une bonne éducation est crucial pour le succès.

general

“He regretted having said those words.”

Il regrettait d'avoir dit ces mots.

In English:

In English:

infinitivehave

third person singularhas

past tensehad

nounpossession

agent nounholder

having said thatexpression

Despite what has just been said; nevertheless.

having a sayexpression

To have the right or opportunity to express one's opinion or influence a decision.

having second thoughtsidiom

To begin to doubt a decision or opinion that one had previously held.