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    Possédait (en. Possessed)

    /pɔ.se.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have in one's possession.
    He possessed a large library.
    Il possédait une grande bibliothèque.
    To have knowledge or skills in a field.
    She possessed expertise in computer science.
    Elle possédait une expertise en informatique.
    To be the owner of a property.
    They possessed a house by the sea.
    Ils possédaient une maison au bord de la mer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'possidere', meaning 'to have, to possess'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to own an asset
    To have ownership of an object or real estate.
    posséder un bien
    to have knowledge
    To have knowledge or skills in a certain field.
    posséder des connaissances
    to not have a penny
    To be broke.
    ne pas posséder un sou

    Related Words

    possession
    The state of holding something.
    possession
    possessor
    One who possesses something.
    possesseur
    to hold
    To have something under control or in custody.
    détenir

    Slang Meanings

    To be financially comfortable.
    He is well off; he never worries about money.
    Il possède bien, il ne s'inquiète jamais de l'argent.
    To have control over a situation.
    She has the situation under control; everything is in order.
    Elle possède la situation, tout est sous contrôle.