want
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want
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
1. (to desire)
2. (to need)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
3. (to lack)
a. être dans le besoin
My father has always worked hard, and our family has never wanted.Mon père a toujours travaillé dur et notre famille n'a jamais été dans le besoin.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
4. (need)
a. le désir (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Josiah's wants are simple. As long as he has tea and his books, he's content.Les désirs de Josiah sont simples. Tant qu’il a du thé et ses livres, il est content.
5. (lack)
a. le manque (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Vivian found herself in great difficulties for want of money.Vivian se trouva dans de grandes difficultés par manque d’argent.
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