Ait (en. Ait)

[ɛ]

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Conjugated form of the verb to have, used in subjunctive constructions.
He needs to have more confidence in himself.
Il faut qu'il ait plus de confiance en lui.
Indicates a hypothesis or a possibility.
If she has finished her work, she will be able to go out.
Si elle ait terminé son travail, elle pourra sortir.
Used in unreal or conditional expressions.
Although he has many skills, he is not sure of himself.
Bien qu'il ait beaucoup de compétences, il n'est pas sûr de lui.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'habere', meaning 'to have'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that he has
To express a desire or a request.
qu'il ait
it’s better that he has
To suggest that it is better for him to have something.
il vaut mieux qu'il ait
as well as he has
To express equality.
aussi bien qu'il ait
if there were
To talk about a hypothetical situation.
s'il y avait

Related Words

to have
Verb that means to possess or hold.
avoir
will have
Simple future of the verb to have for third person singular.
aura

Slang Meanings

He has (in abbreviated form)
He just forgot to let you know.
Il ait juste oublié de te prévenir.