Possèdent (en. Possess)

/pɔ.sep.dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has ownership of a property.
Individuals who possess land have more power.
Les individus possédents des terres ont plus de pouvoir.
Refers to someone who holds something.
Holders of wealth must manage it wisely.
Les possédents de richesses doivent les gérer judicieusement.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'possidere', meaning 'to have in one's possession'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

owner of goods
A person who holds material possessions.
possesseur de biens
to be in possession of
To have something in one's possession.
être en possession de

Related Words

to possess
To have something as property.
posséder
owner
A person who owns something.
possesseur
possessions
The goods or things that a person possesses.
possessions

Slang Meanings

A guy who has money.
Look at that guy, he's a real possessor!
Regarde ce gars, c'est un vrai possédent !
Someone who has a lot of wealth.
She lives like a wealthy person with all those cars.
Elle vit comme une possédente avec toutes ces voitures.