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    Ont (en. Have)

    /ɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To possess, to have something.
    They have a dog.
    Ils ont un chien.
    To express an action of possession.
    They have many friends.
    Elles ont beaucoup d'amis.
    To indicate the realization of an action.
    You were lucky, they won.
    Vous avez eu de la chance, ils ont gagné.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they are right
    They are in the right.
    ils ont raison
    they are wrong
    They are in the wrong.
    elles ont tort
    we have time
    We have enough time.
    nous avons le temps

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb that means to possess something.
    avoir
    to possess
    To have something in one's possession.
    posséder

    Slang Meanings

    To have (in colloquial language)
    We have a plan for tonight.
    On a un plan pour ce soir.
    To possess (colloquial language)
    They have a good boost.
    Ils ont un bon coup de pouce.