N’avait (en. Had not)

/nɛ.vɛ/

Synonyms

  • n'eut
  • n'avait pas
  • ne possédait pas

Slang Meanings

Having trouble saying no to someone.
He did not have the heart to say no to his friends.
Il n'avait pas le cœur à dire non à ses amis.
Indicates that something has been lost or taken away.
He no longer had his common sense when he made that decision.
Il n'avait plus son bon sens quand il a pris cette décision.