Eu (en. I)

ø

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have possessed something.
I had a wonderful experience.
J'ai eu une belle expérience.
To receive something.
She received a gift for her birthday.
Elle a eu un cadeau pour son anniversaire.
To undergo an experience or event.
We had a car accident.
Nous avons eu un accident en voiture.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habuit', the past form of 'habere' which means to have.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have heard about
to have heard something
avoir eu vent de
he was lucky
he was lucky
il a eu de la chance
I had the opportunity
I had the possibility
j'ai eu l'occasion

Related Words

to have
Main verb meaning to possess or receive.
avoir
accusative
Grammatical form of a word in the direct object function.
accusatif
to possess
To have in one's possession.
posséder

Slang Meanings

To have had a stroke of luck.
I had a stroke of luck this morning.
J'ai eu un coup de bol ce matin.
To have had a crush.
He had a crush on that girl.
Il a eu un crush sur cette fille.