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    M'avait (en. Had me)

    /m avɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a past state or action regarding the first person.
    He had promised me to come back.
    Il m'avait promis de revenir.
    Expresses possession in the past.
    She had given me valuable advice.
    Elle m'avait donné un conseil précieux.
    Used to describe a previous personal experience.
    When I was young, life had seemed simpler to me.
    Quand j'étais jeune, la vie m'avait semblé plus simple.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avoir' in French, which traces back to the Latin 'habere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It was enough for me.
    That was enough for me in the past.
    Il m'avait suffi
    Had told me.
    This phrase refers to something that someone said to me in the first person.
    M'avait dit
    Had looked at me.
    This indicates that a person looked at me in the past.
    M'avait regardé

    Related Words

    have
    Verb meaning to possess or hold.
    avoir
    given
    Past participle of the verb give, meaning to hand something to someone.
    donné
    promised
    Past participle of the verb promise, meaning to assure that something will be done.
    promis

    Slang Meanings

    Used to express regrets or mistakes in the past.
    He didn't tell me he was receiving.
    Il m'avait pas dit qu'il recevait.
    Refers to a situation where someone felt betrayed in the past.
    He had betrayed me, that's for sure.
    Il m'avait trahi, c'est certain.