Eurent (en. Had)

/øʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates that something was owned by several subjects in the past.

They had a great experience during their trip.

Ils eurent une grande expérience pendant leur voyage.

Part of the past tense in literary narration.

The characters faced many challenges.

Les personnages eurent de nombreux défis à surmonter.

Expression of possession at a specific past moment.

We had difficulties understanding the book.

Nous eurent des difficultés à comprendre le livre.

Comes from the verb to have, derived from Latin 'habere'.

they had a crush

They suddenly fell in love.

ils eurent un coup de foudre

they were right

They had the right idea or made the right decision.

ils eurent raison

they received news

They received information.

ils eurent des nouvelles

to have

Verb that expresses possession.

avoir

had

Third person singular of the verb to have in the past.

avait

will have

Third person singular of the verb to have in the future.

aura

Used to describe a significant past experience.

When they had the opportunity to travel, they were thrilled.

Quand ils eurent l'occasion de voyager, ils étaient ravis.

To express a past relationship.

They had a beautiful love story.

Ils eurent une belle histoire d'amour.