Eût-elle (en. Had she)

/ø t ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Used in conditional or hypothetical sentences.

If she had known, she would have acted differently.

Si eût-elle su, elle aurait agi différemment.

Conjugation of the verb to have in the past tense for the third person feminine.

He wonders if she has had news.

Il se demande si eût-elle eu des nouvelles.

Expression used to ask a question in the past about an action performed by a woman.

Did she pass her exam?

Eût-elle réussi son examen ?

Conjugated form of the verb 'to have' in the past tense.

Did she only

Indicates surprise or a question about something that is limited.

eût-elle seulement

Did she know

Refers to prior knowledge or understanding.

eût-elle su

Did she have a choice

Implies that options were available.

eût-elle le choix

to have

Verb meaning to possess or have something.

avoir

to be

Verb indicating a state or condition.

étre

to succeed

Achieving or succeeding in a task or goal.

réussir

Used in informal contexts to ask questions in a familiar way.

Did she really think about her decision?

Eût-elle vraiment réfléchi à sa décision ?

Used to add a humorous touch to a conversation.

But did she take her time or what?

Mais eût-elle pris son temps ou quoi ?