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    A-t-on (en. Did we)

    a tɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to ask a question about possession.
    Do we have news about the project?
    A-t-on des nouvelles du projet ?
    Used to verify information.
    Did we really win the match?
    A-t-on vraiment gagné le match ?
    Often used to begin an indirect question.
    Do we need a reservation?
    A-t-on besoin d'une réservation ?

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'avoir' in the third person singular and the interrogative particle 'on'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do we have time?
    Do we have time for that?
    A-t-on le temps ?
    Have we seen this before?
    Has this ever been observed?
    A-t-on déjà vu ça ?
    Do we have a solution?
    Do we have an answer to this problem?
    A-t-on une solution ?

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb meaning to possess or hold.
    avoir
    one
    Indefinite pronoun generally referring to a group of people.
    on

    Slang Meanings

    Used informally to ask questions in a light context.
    Do we have any ideas for the party?
    A-t-on des idées pour la fête ?
    Sometimes used sarcastically to indicate doubt.
    Did we really think about that?
    A-t-on vraiment pensé à ça ?