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    Avait-on (en. Had we)

    /avɛt ɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to form questions about a past situation.
    Had one already decided on the appointment time?
    Avait-on déjà décidé de l'heure de rendez-vous ?
    Can indicate uncertainty or a past condition.
    Did one have the correct information at that time?
    Avait-on les bonnes informations à ce moment-là ?
    Used in a formal or elevated context.
    Had one considered all options before making a decision?
    Avait-on considéré toutes les options avant de prendre une décision ?

    Etymology

    The combination of 'avoir' in the imperfect tense and the pronoun 'on' to form a question.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    did one need to…
    Reference to a past necessity.
    avait-on besoin de…
    did one talk about…
    Indicates that a discussion took place in the past.
    avait-on parlé de…
    had one already thought about…
    Queries about past reflection.
    avait-on déjà pensé à…

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb denoting possession.
    avoir
    one
    Pronoun used to refer to an indefinite person or group.
    on
    had
    Third person singular of the imperfect tense of the verb 'avoir'.
    avait

    Slang Meanings

    Informal way of asking questions about the past.
    What is this thing? Did one say that before?
    C'est quoi, ce truc ? Avait-on dit ça avant ?
    To remind of a commitment or promise.
    Had one promised to meet?
    Avait-on promis de se voir ?