have

have
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. avoir
My neighbors have a home, a car, and three beautiful children.Mes voisins ont une maison, une voiture et trois beaux enfants.
a. avoir
Lucas definitely has a way with animals.Lucas a vraiment un don avec les animaux.
a. avoir
How do I know if my child has an infection?Comment savoir si mon enfant a une infection ?
a. passer
We had an amazing weekend at the lake.On a passé un week-end génial au lac.
a. prendre
I had mashed potatoes with my steak.J’ai pris de la purée de pommes de terre avec mon steak.
b. manger (food)
I've had risotto before, and I'm not a fan.J’ai déjà mangé du risotto, et je ne suis pas fan.
c. boire (drink)
Did you have too much coffee this morning? You seem a little jittery.Tu as bu trop de café ce matin ? Tu as l’air un peu agité.
a. avoir
We had a lot of presents last Christmas.Nous avons eu beaucoup de cadeaux à Noël dernier.
a. avoir
My best friend is going to have a baby.Ma meilleure amie va avoir un bébé.
a. faire (used with an infinitive)
I had my car washed on Saturday.J’ai fait laver ma voiture samedi.
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., avoir, être).
auxiliary verb
a. avoir
By the time we arrive, Danielle will have finished her book.Quand nous arriverons, Danielle aura fini son livre.
b. être
You haven't been here before.Tu n’es jamais venu ici avant.
a. devoir
I have to work tomorrow.Je dois travailler demain.
b. falloir
A word or phrase that is not directed to a particular person or thing (e.g., on doit).
(impersonal)
You have to finish the report by noon.Il faut que vous finissiez le rapport avant midi.
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