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    Possédant (en. Possessing)

    [pɔ.se.dɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual who holds or possesses an asset.
    The possessor of this house is very discreet.
    Le possédant de cette maison est très discret.
    Member of a social class that owns property.
    Possessors often have more power than non-possessors.
    Les possédants ont souvent plus de pouvoir que les non-possédants.
    One who has something in their possession.
    He is the possessor of this rare collection.
    Il est le possédant de cette collection rare.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'posséder' with the suffix '-ant', designating the agent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    possessing of an asset
    A person who legally holds an asset.
    possédant d'un bien
    to be possessing
    To believe oneself superior or to have power through one's possessions.
    être possédant

    Related Words

    possession
    Action of possessing something.
    possession
    to possess
    To have something in one's property.
    posséder
    property
    That which is possessed.
    propriété

    Slang Meanings

    Pejorative term for those who have too many assets.
    Look at that rich person, what a possessor they are!
    Regarde ce riche, quel possédant il fait !
    Used to qualify those who take advantage of their wealth.
    He behaves like a true possessor in this matter.
    Il se comporte comme un vrai possédant dans cette affaire.