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French Verb to have

The French verb to have, namely "avoir" in French, is probably the 2nd most used verb after "être". You will very often use it, when starting to pronounce your first sentences in French.

First, we will study its conjugation, then how to pronounce it, when to use it, and finally give some expressions & proverbs using this French verb. Let's go !

Conjugation of French verb to have

The French verb to have is an auxiliaire, just like "être".
Since it is an auxiliaire, it has quite a few particularities, which makes it more difficult than other French verbs.

Anyway, you will come accross those exceptions so many times that they will very soon sound familiar enough!

Pronunciation of French verb to have

Let's focus in this section on the pronunciation of the French verb to have.

• J'ai : é ou è
• Tu as : a
• nous avons : nous - za - von
• vous avez : vou - za - vé
• Ils ont : il - zon
• j'avais: ja - vé
• j'aurai : jo - ré

You see, it was not that much difficult ! By mastering around 10 different sounds, you will be able to survive in the French verbs pronunciation landscape. With a little practice, you will get it!.

Use of French verb to have

The French verb to have is used in many different ways.

To express the ownership of something, an object :

• J'ai une voiture
• J'ai 3 enfants.

As an auxiliaire :

• J'ai acheté une voiture la semaine passée.

Expressions / Proverbs using French verb to have

• Avoir du courage.
• L'envie d'avoir envie.
• Je ne suis pas sur que vous ayez raison.

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