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    Posséder (en. Possess)

    /pɔ.se.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have possession of something.
    He owns a house in the countryside.
    Il possède une maison à la campagne.
    To have specific qualities or characteristics.
    She possesses an exceptional talent for music.
    Elle possède un talent exceptionnel pour la musique.
    To have control or mastery over something.
    They hold all the rights to this domain.
    Ils possèdent tous les droits sur ce domaine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'possidere', composed of 'ponte' (to place) and 'sedere' (to sit).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to own an asset
    To have a material or real estate asset.
    posséder un bien
    to possess skills
    To have specific abilities or know-how.
    posséder des compétences
    to possess the truth
    To be in possession of real facts or precise information.
    posséder la vérité

    Related Words

    property
    Legal right over something.
    propriété
    detention
    The act of owning or keeping something.
    detention
    mastery
    Ability to manage or control something.
    maîtrise

    Slang Meanings

    To have something informally.
    He scored a car; he owns it now.
    Il a pécho une voiture, il la possède maintenant.
    To be the initiator or dominator in a situation.
    In this game, he owns the territory.
    Dans ce jeu, il possède le terrain.