J’aie (en. I have)

/ʒ͡a.ɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Verbal form indicating the necessity or wish to have something.

I must have an appointment.

Il faut que j’aie un rendez-vous.

Used in a subordinate clause to express a need or condition.

I want you to be sure that I have time.

Je veux que tu sois sûr que j’aie le temps.

Expresses an uncertain future action related to a desire or obligation.

It is important that I have finished this project.

Il est important que j’aie terminé ce projet.

From the verb 'to have', from Latin 'habere'.

I must have

Expression indicating a necessity to have something.

Il faut que j’aie

Hopefully, I have

Wish expressing the hope of having what is desired.

Pourvu que j’aie

I have confidence

Indicates belief or certainty in something.

J’aie confiance

to have

Verb indicating possession.

avoir

I have

First person singular of the present indicative of the verb 'to have'.

j'ai

I will have

First person singular of the simple future of the verb 'to have'.

j'aurai

Strongly felt requirement to have

You didn't get it? I need that job, you know.

T'as pas compris ? J’aie besoin de ce job, là.

Used in a casual context to talk about having something

I have my things, don't worry!

J’aie mes affaires, t'inquiète !