Avais-je (en. Had i)

/avɛ ʒə/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Conjugated form of the verb to have in the first person singular in the imperfect, used in questions.

Did I understand his instructions correctly?

Avais-je bien compris ses instructions ?

Used to express doubt or inquiry about a past fact.

Had I already met this person?

Avais-je déjà rencontré cette personne ?

Expresses uncertainty regarding a past experience or event.

Had I received this information before?

Avais-je eu cette information auparavant ?

Composed of the verb 'to have' and the interrogative pronoun 'I'.

Did I really need this?

Questioning the necessity of something.

avais-je vraiment besoin de ça ?

Did I do something wrong?

Question about a reprehensible act.

avais-je fait quelque chose de mal ?

Have I already talked about it?

Request for clarification on a previously mentioned topic.

en ai-je déjà parlé ?

to have

Verb meaning to possess or express a state.

avoir

I had

Conjugated form of the verb to have in the first person singular in the imperfect.

avais

I had

Form of the verb to have in the past in the first person singular.

j'avais

Informal expression to express regret about past choices.

Did I really need to spend so much money?

Avais-je vraiment besoin de dépenser autant d'argent ?

Used to question a vague memory.

Had I forgotten to return this book?

Avais-je oublié de rendre ce livre ?