Eussiez (en. Had)

/ø.zi.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Conjugated form of the verb avoir in the imperfect subjunctive.
It was necessary for you to have made the decision the day before yesterday.
Il fallait que vous eussiez pris la décision avant hier.
Used in hypothetical or conditional constructions.
If you had known, you would have acted differently.
Si vous eussiez su, vous auriez agi autrement.

Etymology

Derived from the verb avoir, with the Latin root 'habere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

If you had wanted
Indicates an unrealized condition.
Si vous eussiez voulu
It is a pity that you missed the event
Expresses a regret regarding a past action.
Il est dommage que vous eussiez manqué l'événement

Related Words

avoir
Main verb meaning to possess.
avoir
eustache
Noun referring to a person who has a lot of things.
eustache

Slang Meanings

Expresses a wish or regret in an informal context.
If only you had wanted to come to the party!
Si seulement vous eussiez voulu venir à la fête !