Ayons (en. Let's have)
/ɛ.jɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To have something, to be in possession.
We need to have enough time to finish the project.
Il faut que nous ayons assez de temps pour finir le projet.
To express a wish or a desire.
It is important that we have a meeting tomorrow.
Il est important que nous ayons une réunion demain.
Used to express a condition.
For us to have good results, we need to work hard.
Pour que nous ayons de bons résultats, il faut travailler dur.
Etymology
The word 'ayons' comes from the verb 'avoir', which has Latin roots in 'habere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let's have faith
To have confidence, to believe in something.
ayons foi
let's be patient
To show patience.
ayons patience
Related Words
have
Verb meaning to possess.
avoir
possess
To have something in one's possession.
posséder
Slang Meanings
Let's have swag
At this party, let's have swag to attract attention.
Dans cette fête, ayons le swag pour attirer l'attention.
Let's have faith
Let's have faith in our team to win the match.
Ayons la foi en notre équipe pour gagner le match.