posséder
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to have
Nous possédons suffisamment de provisions pour tenir toute la semaine.We have enough supplies to last the whole week.
b. to own
Tu savais que Clara possède une collection de vinyles rares ?Did you know that Clara owns a collection of rare vinyl records?
c. to possess
Julien possède une vieille montre héritée de son arrière-grand-père.Julien possesses an old watch inherited from his great-grandfather.
a. to have
L’hôtel possède un service de navette pour transporter les voyageurs à l’aéroport.The hotel has a shuttle service to transport guests to the airport.
a. to hold
Dans ses tiroirs, le vieux bureau possède d’anciens souvenirs familiaux.In its drawers, the old desk holds ancient family keepsakes.
b. to have
Ce roman possède des chapitres courts qui rendent la lecture facile et fluide.This novel has short chapters that make reading easy and smooth.
a. to possess
On racontait qu’un esprit maléfique possédait les villageois les nuits de pleine lune.It was said that an evil spirit possessed the villagers on full-moon nights.
b. to take hold of
La peur possédait Rodolphe et l’empêchait de réfléchir clairement.Fear took hold of Rodolphe and kept him from thinking clearly.
a. to possess
Andrée possède une patience remarquable quand elle s'occupe de ses petits-enfants.Andrée possesses remarkable patience when taking care of her grandchildren.
b. to have
Mon frère possède un talent naturel pour raconter des histoires qui captivent l’auditoire.My brother has a natural talent for storytelling that captivates any audience.
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