J’avais (en. I had)

/ʒ‿avɛ/

Synonyms

  • j'avais l'habitude de
  • je disposais de
  • je possédais

Slang Meanings

Used to express nostalgia.
I had, back then, such crazy dreams.
J’avais, à l'époque, des rêves si fous.
To talk about something unaccomplished.
I had planned to go to the beach, but it rained.
J’avais prévu d'aller à la plage, mais il a plu.