J'avais (en. I had)
/ʒavɛ/
Synonyms
- tenais
- détenais
- possédais
Slang Meanings
In informal language, it can mean 'I possessed or I had'.
Back then, I had a scooter.
À l'époque, j'avais un scooter.
Can also be used to express past actions informally.
I had been partying all weekend.
J'avais fait la fête tout le week-end.