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    Possesseur (en. Possessor)

    /pɔ.se.sœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One who has possession of something.
    The possessor of the artwork was very proud of it.
    Le possesseur de l'œuvre d'art en était très fier.
    One who holds a right over something.
    The possessor of the land has the right to exploit it.
    Le possesseur du terrain a le droit de l'exploiter.
    Person who uses a good or a service.
    As the possessor of this car, I treat it with care.
    En tant que possesseur de cette voiture, je la traite avec soin.

    Etymology

    From the verb "to possess" and the suffix -eur which indicates a person who performs the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be the possessor of
    to have ownership of something.
    être le possesseur de
    possessor of rights
    individual having legal rights over something.
    possesseur de droits
    possessor of knowledge
    person having expertise or information on a subject.
    possesseur de connaissances

    Related Words

    to possess
    to have something in one's possession.
    posséder
    property
    that which belongs to someone.
    propriété
    holding
    action of holding something.
    détention

    Slang Meanings

    Owner
    This guy is the owner of that bar.
    Ce gars est le proprio de ce bar.
    Proprietor
    Are you the owner of that yacht?
    T'es le propriétaire de ce yacht ?
    Titleholder
    He's the titleholder of the apartment.
    C'est lui le titu de l'appartement.