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    Possessions (en. Possessions)

    /pɔ.zɛ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Objects or goods owned by a person.
    He sold his possessions to move.
    Il a vendu ses possessions pour déménager.
    Property or the collection of goods of an individual.
    His possessions include a house and a car.
    Ses possessions incluent une maison et une voiture.
    Things having value for their owner.
    She takes care of her possessions as if they were precious.
    Elle prend soin de ses possessions comme si elles étaient précieuses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'possessio', from the verb 'possidere' meaning 'to possess'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    material possessions
    Tangible goods owned by someone.
    possessions matérielles
    to lose one's possessions
    To be stripped of one's belongings.
    perdre ses possessions
    personal belongings
    Goods that have personal value to someone.
    possessions personnelles

    Related Words

    to possess
    To have something in one's ownership.
    posséder
    property
    Right to own something.
    propriété
    heritage
    Goods received from a deceased person.
    héritage

    Slang Meanings

    Trinkets
    He only likes trinkets, he doesn't care about his possessions.
    Il n'aime que les babioles, il ne se soucie pas de ses possessions.
    Stuff
    He has a lot of stuff in his garage that he never uses.
    Il a beaucoup de trucs dans son garage qu'il n'utilise jamais.