need

He must have been needing that.
Il devait avoir besoin de ça.
That's good. I have been needing a nurse for so long.
Tant mieux, j'en avais besoin d'une depuis longtemps.
I have been needing to talk to you.
Il faut que je te parle.
Those cars have been needing a coat of paint ever since the war started.
Ces wagons ont bien besoin d'un coup de peinture de toute façon.
When we want to learn a new language, we often have to find that initial incentive or boost to give us the kick that we have been needing to start studying.
Quand nous voulons apprendre une nouvelle langue, nous devons souvent trouver cette motivation initiale pour nous booster à commencer à étudier.
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