eussions valu
-we had held
Pluperfect subjunctive nous conjugation of valoir.
valoir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to be worth
J’ai découvert de très vieilles pièces de monnaie dans le grenier. Je me demande combien elles valent.I found some very old coins in the attic. I wonder how much they're worth.
b. to cost
Cette robe vaut un mois de salaire !That dress costs a month's salary!
a. to be worth
Marseille vaut vraiment le détour. Tu ne seras pas déçue.Marseille is definitely worth a visit. You won't be disappointed.
b. to deserve
Qu’est-ce que tu fais encore avec ce type ? Tu vaux beaucoup mieux que ça !What are you still doing with that guy? You deserve so much better than that!
a. to apply
On ne court pas dans les couloirs. Cette règle vaut dans l’ensemble de l’établissement.No running in the hallways. This rule applies throughout the entire school.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to earn
Les propos de l’acteur lui ont valu de nombreuses critiques.The actor's comments earned him widespread criticism.
b. to bring
Ce déménagement ne m’a valu que des problèmes !This move has brought me nothing but trouble!
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Il pleut en avril.).
impersonal verb
a. to be better
Pour une vue imprenable, il vaut mieux monter la colline.For an amazing view, it's better to climb the hill.
b. to be best
Est-ce qu’il ne vaudrait pas mieux aller au restaurant à pied ?Wouldn't it be best to walk to the restaurant?
c. had better
Si nous ne voulons pas être en retard, il vaut mieux que nous partions tout de suite.If we don't want to be late, we'd better leave right away.
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Indicative of "valoir"
Irregularities are in red
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