J'aie (en. I have)

/ʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Form of the verb avoir in the present subjunctive.

I need to have finished my homework before this evening.

Il faut que j'aie terminé mes devoirs avant ce soir.

Used to express a necessity or a wish.

I wish that I had more time to study.

Je souhaite que j'aie plus de temps pour étudier.

Expresses a condition or uncertainty.

If I have the opportunity, I will go on a trip.

Si j'aie l'opportunité, je partirai en voyage.

From the verb avoir, from Latin 'habere.'

It's better that I have

It is preferable that I possess.

Il vaut mieux que j'aie

I would like that I have

I would like that I possess.

Je voudrais que j'aie

It is important that I have

It is crucial that I possess.

Il est important que j'aie

avoir

Verb meaning to possess.

avoir

that

Conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause.

que

wish

Desire or expression of a need.

souhait

To have something informally.

I know that I don't have much money, but I want to buy that.

Je sais que j'aie pas beaucoup d'argent, mais je veux acheter ça.

In a relaxed context, to express an obligation.

Yeah, I need to have the time, otherwise, it's over.

Ouais, faut que j'aie le temps, sinon c'est mort.