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Avoir

Definition:

Avoir is a French verb that translates to "have" in English. It is an irregular verb and serves as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

1. Possession: Avoir is used to express possession or ownership of something.

2. Auxiliary Verb: Avoir is used as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses such as the passé composé.

Usage:

1. Possession:

• Noun: J'ai un chat. (I have a cat.)
• Pronoun: Elle a un stylo. (She has a pen.)

2. Auxiliary Verb:

• Passé Composé: J'ai mangé une pomme. (I have eaten an apple.)
• Conditional: Si j'avais de l'argent, j'achèterais une voiture. (If I had money, I would buy a car.)

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