Ont-ils (en. Have they)

/ɔ̃.t il/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used to ask questions about possession or state.

Did they pass the exam?

Ont-ils réussi l'examen ?

Inquires about the existence of an action among multiple people.

Did they finish the project?

Ont-ils terminé le projet ?

Indicates doubt or confirmation that may be expected.

Did they really do what they said?

Ont-ils vraiment fait ce qu'ils disaient ?

Formed by the contraction of 'do' (third person plural of the verb to have) and 'they' (plural masculine subject).

do they have time?

Question about the availability of people.

ont-ils du temps ?

do they have the right?

Request for clarification about permissions.

s'ils ont le droit ?

do they need help?

Inquires about the need for assistance.

ont-ils besoin d'aide ?

they have

Affirmative form of the verb to have for the subject 'they'.

ils ont

to have

Verb meaning to possess.

avoir

to possess

To have something in one's possession.

posséder

Asking for confirmations about a group of people.

In the mode: 'We are taking a break, but then, do they?'

En mode : 'On fait une pause, mais alors, ont-ils ?'

Used to express doubts about a situation.

'Do they still have that attitude?'

'Ont-ils toujours cette attitude ?'