M'ayant (en. Having me)

/mɛ.jɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates possession or a past experience.

Having helped me with my task, he earned my gratitude.

M'ayant aidé dans ma tâche, il a gagné ma gratitude.

Used to express causality or a consequence.

Having injured me, he could not continue.

M'ayant blessé, il ne pouvait pas continuer.

Contraction of the reflexive pronoun 'me' and the verb 'avoir' in the past participle.

having seen me

Referring to a person who observed me.

m'ayant vu

having told me

Referring to a person who informed me.

m'ayant dit

having taught me

Referring to a person who taught me something.

m'ayant appris

to have

Verb meaning to possess or receive.

avoir

help

Action of providing support or assistance.

aide

experience

Knowledge gained through practice or exposure.

expérience

Familiar use of 'm'ayant' to emphasize a dependency situation.

Having me in a bind, he says that I am a burden.

M'ayant dans la panade, il dit que je suis un poids.

Expressing frustration by being constantly helped.

Always having me on his back, it's annoying.

Toujours m'ayant sur le dos, c'est pénible.