have
have
hæv
hāv
British pronunciation
/hæv/

Définition et signification de « have » en anglais

to have
01

avoir

to hold or own something
Dialect
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Transitive: to have sth
to have definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather.
Je ai une collection de pièces de monnaie antiques que j'ai héritée de mon grand-père.
They used to have a beach house.
Ils avaient autrefois une maison de plage.
1.1

avoir, recevoir

to get or receive something
Transitive: to have sth
example
Exemples
Waiter, can I have the menu, please?
Serveur, puis-je avoir le menu, s'il vous plaît ?
Can I have your email address for the registration?
Puis-je avoir votre adresse e-mail pour l'inscription ?
1.2

avoir, posséder

used to indicate the relationships between people, as in family members, friends, or acquaintances
Transitive: to have a family or acquaintance
example
Exemples
Do you have a coworker named Johnson?
Avez-vous un collègue nommé Johnson ?
She's got four aunts and two uncles.
Elle a quatre tantes et deux oncles.
1.3

avoir, posséder

to possess a feature or quality
Transitive: to have a quality or feature
example
Exemples
She has a remarkable talent for playing the violin.
Elle a un talent remarquable pour jouer du violon.
He has a great sense of humor that lightens the mood.
Il a un grand sens de l'humour qui allège l'ambiance.
1.4

inviter

to receive someone as a guest
Transitive: to have | to have for a meal
example
Exemples
I 'm having a few friends for brunch; would you like to join us?
Je reçois quelques amis pour le brunch ; aimerais-tu te joindre à nous ?
They had us for dinner at their new place.
Ils nous ont invités à dîner chez eux dans leur nouveau logement.
1.5

avoir

to accept or take a particular person for a specific position or role
Transitive: to have sb as a role
example
Exemples
Who are we going to have as the new project manager?
Qui allons-nous avoir comme nouveau chef de projet ?
The team is considering who to have as the spokesperson.
L'équipe envisage qui avoir comme porte-parole.
1.6

avoir

to cause a specific effect on a person or thing
Transitive: to have an impact | to have an impact on sb/sth
example
Exemples
The speech had a profound impact on the audience, inspiring change.
Le discours a eu un impact profond sur le public, inspirant le changement.
The new policy has a positive influence on workplace morale.
La nouvelle politique a une influence positive sur le moral au travail.
1.7

avoir, comporter

to contain or include a specific item, number, or group
Transitive: to have a component or item
example
Exemples
The conference had 500 attendees from around the world.
La conférence a eu 500 participants venant du monde entier.
The book has 20 chapters, each exploring a different aspect.
Le livre a 20 chapitres, chacun explorant un aspect différent.
1.8

avoir, posséder

to possess the ability or opportunity to make use of something that is available
Transitive: to have a resource or opportunity
example
Exemples
We have no access to the restricted area.
Nous n'avons pas accès à la zone restreinte.
You have only one chance to solve the puzzle.
Vous avez seulement une chance pour résoudre le puzzle.
1.9

accepter, épouser

to accept to marry someone
Transitive: to have sb
example
Exemples
I 'll gladly have him as my husband if he proposes.
Je serai ravie de l'avoir comme mari s'il me demande en mariage.
He was thrilled when she said she would have him as her husband.
Il était ravi quand elle a dit qu'elle l'aurait comme mari.
02

avoir, passer

to undergo or experience something
Transitive: to have a particular experience
example
Exemples
They had difficulties adjusting to the new city.
Ils ont eu des difficultés à s'adapter à la nouvelle ville.
She had a wonderful experience during her travels.
Elle a eu une expérience merveilleuse pendant ses voyages.
2.1

avoir

to suffer from a disease, injury, or pain
Transitive: to have a disease
to have definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She had the flu last week and had to take time off work.
Elle a eu la grippe la semaine dernière et a dû prendre un congé.
Many children had chickenpox before the vaccine became widespread.
De nombreux enfants ont eu la varicelle avant que le vaccin ne se généralise.
2.2

faire, avoir

to cause someone or something to undergo or experience something
Ditransitive: to have sb/sth doing sth
example
Exemples
The restaurant has customers waiting for their tables to be cleared.
Le restaurant a des clients qui attendent que leurs tables soient débarrassées.
She has her inbox overflowing with emails from clients.
Elle a sa boîte de réception débordante de courriels de clients.
2.3

accepter, supporter, tolérer, admettre

to allow or accept with no complaint
Transitive: to have sth
Ditransitive: to have sb doing sth
example
Exemples
We ca n't have employees ignoring safety protocols in the workplace.
Nous ne pouvons pas avoir des employés ignorant les protocoles de sécurité sur le lieu de travail.
We 'll have no more of your disruptive behavior in the office.
Nous ne tolérerons plus votre comportement perturbateur au bureau.
2.4

avoir, il faut que + [subjonctif], devoir

to be in a position in which one needs or is required to do something
Transitive: to have a task or errand
example
Exemples
I have a meeting in the morning, so I ca n't stay out too late.
J'ai une réunion le matin, donc je ne peux pas rester dehors trop tard.
We have a presentation to prepare for next week.
Nous avons une présentation à préparer pour la semaine prochaine.
2.5

se faire

to be affected by an action someone else does to one
Complex Transitive: to have sb/sth [adj]
example
Exemples
He had his car vandalized while it was parked on the street.
Il a fait vandaliser sa voiture alors qu'elle était garée dans la rue.
The patient had his appendix removed in the emergency surgery.
Le patient a eu son appendice retiré lors de la chirurgie d'urgence.
2.6

avoir

to express the occurrence of thoughts, feelings, or ideas in one's mind
Transitive: to have an idea or feeling
example
Exemples
He had an unsettling suspicion that something was n't quite right.
Il avait un soupçon troublant que quelque chose n'était pas tout à fait juste.
I had a nagging feeling that I had forgotten something important.
J'avais un sentiment tenace que j'avais oublié quelque chose d'important.
2.7

tromper, duper, rouler

to trick someone and make them believe something untrue
Transitive: to have sb
example
Exemples
I ca n't believe you fell for that story; you 've been had by the con artist.
Je ne peux pas croire que tu sois tombé dans cette histoire; tu as été eu par l'escroc.
It 's important to verify information to ensure you 're not being had by misinformation.
Il est important de vérifier les informations pour s'assurer que vous n'êtes pas eu par la désinformation.
2.8

être

to cause someone to react in a certain manner
Complex Transitive: to have sb doing sth
example
Exemples
They had the audience laughing throughout the performance.
Ils ont fait rire le public tout au long de la performance.
The speaker had the crowd applauding enthusiastically.
L'orateur a fait applaudir la foule avec enthousiasme.
2.9

être accompagné

to be with a particular person
Transitive: to have sb with sb
example
Exemples
He had his family with him at the event.
Il avait sa famille avec lui à l'événement.
Do you mind if I have a friend with me for the dinner?
Cela vous dérange-t-il si je ai un ami avec moi pour le dîner ?
2.10

faire, avoir

to make someone or something be in a specific state or condition
Complex Transitive: to have sb/sth [adj] | to have sb/sth doing sth
example
Exemples
The engineer had the machine running smoothly again.
L'ingénieur a fait en sorte que la machine fonctionne à nouveau sans problème.
The chef had the dish seasoned to perfection.
Le chef avait le plat assaisonné à la perfection.
03

[verbe factice]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to have sth
example
Exemples
He had a laugh with his friends at the comedy show.
Il a ri avec ses amis au spectacle de comédie.
He had a go at solving the challenging puzzle.
Il a eu un essai pour résoudre le puzzle difficile.
3.1

avoir

to give birth to a baby
Transitive: to have one's child
to have definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She 's excited to have her first child in a few months.
Elle est excitée à l'idée d'avoir son premier enfant dans quelques mois.
The couple had their second child yesterday.
Le couple a eu leur deuxième enfant hier.
3.2

faire, se faire

to make someone do a particular task or action by asking or instructing them
Ditransitive: to have sb do sth
example
Exemples
She had me complete various tasks for her.
Elle m'a fait accomplir diverses tâches pour elle.
I 'll have Jack guide you to your room.
Je vais faire guider Jack jusqu'à votre chambre.
3.3

prendre

to eat or drink something
Transitive: to have food or a meal
to have definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Let 's have breakfast together before we start our day.
Prenons le petit-déjeuner ensemble avant de commencer notre journée.
Would you like to have a cup of tea with me?
Voudrais-tu prendre une tasse de thé avec moi ?
3.4

coucher avec

to have sexual intercourse with someone
Transitive: to have sb
example
Exemples
She had him on her desk.
Elle l'a eu sur son bureau.
He looks like he ’s had lots of men.
Il a l'air d'avoir eu beaucoup d'hommes.
3.5

organiser, faire

to hold or arrange an event
Transitive: to have an event
to have definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She had a birthday party for her son last weekend.
Elle a organisé une fête d'anniversaire pour son fils le week-end dernier.
We 're planning to have a family reunion this summer.
Nous prévoyons d'organiser une réunion de famille cet été.
3.6

être dans une position désavantageuse, faites comme vous voulez, fais ce que tu veux, faites ce que vous voulez, fais comme ça te chante, faites comme ça vous chante, vis ta vie

to make someone be at a position of disadvantage in an argument
Transitive: to have sb
example
Exemples
Well, you 've got me there. I ca n't argue with that logic.
Eh bien, tu m'as eu là. Je ne peux pas argumenter contre cette logique.
I must admit, you have me there — I did n't consider that aspect.
Je dois admettre, vous m'avez là—je n'avais pas considéré cet aspect.
3.7

fumer, prendre

to smoke a tobacco or similar product
Transitive: to have a smoke
example
Exemples
He had a cigar to celebrate the occasion.
Il avait un cigare pour célébrer l'occasion.
We had a hookah during the gathering.
Nous avons eu un narguilé pendant la réunion.
3.8

être enceinte, attendre un enfant

to be pregnant
Transitive: to have a baby
example
Exemples
She just found out she 's going to have a baby.
Elle vient de découvrir qu'elle va avoir un bébé.
They have been trying to have a baby for a while.
Ils essaient d'avoir un bébé depuis un moment.
3.9

faire, prendre

to take a short rest or sleep
Transitive: to have a period of rest
example
Exemples
After a busy morning, she decided to have a nap to recharge her energy.
Après une matinée bien remplie, elle a décidé de faire une sieste pour recharger ses énergies.
I like to have a lie down in the afternoon to refresh my mind.
J'aime faire une sieste l'après-midi pour rafraîchir mon esprit.
3.10

se laver, faire sa toilette

to clean oneself using water
Transitive: to have a shower or bath
example
Exemples
I need to have a quick wash before heading out.
Je dois me laver rapidement avant de sortir.
She has a bath every evening to relax.
Elle prend un bain tous les soirs pour se détendre.
3.11

faire, entreprendre

to experience or undertake a travel
Transitive: to have a trip
example
Exemples
We decided to have a spontaneous road trip to explore the scenic countryside.
Nous avons décidé de faire un voyage spontané pour explorer la campagne pittoresque.
She had a thrilling adventure backpacking through the Amazon rainforest.
Elle a eu une aventure palpitante en faisant du backpacking à travers la forêt amazonienne.
3.12

avoir, engager

to engage in communication with others
Transitive: to have an act of communication | to have an act of communication with sb
example
Exemples
We decided to have a conversation about our future plans.
Nous avons décidé d'avoir une conversation sur nos projets futurs.
She had a chat with her friend over a cup of coffee.
Elle a eu une conversation avec son ami autour d'une tasse de café.
3.13

avoir, disputer

to verbally express opposing views or differences with someone
Transitive: to have a disagreement | to have a disagreement with sb
example
Exemples
They had a heated dispute over the property boundaries.
Ils ont eu une dispute animée au sujet des limites de la propriété.
We had a minor argument about who should do the dishes.
Nous avons eu une petite dispute sur qui devrait faire la vaisselle.
04

être, mettre

used for saying that something is in a specific position or state
Complex Transitive: to have sth [adj]
Transitive: to have sth somewhere
example
Exemples
He had his hands on his hips, waiting for a response.
Il avait les mains sur les hanches, attendant une réponse.
We had the car parked in the shade to avoid the sun.
Nous avions la voiture garée à l'ombre pour éviter le soleil.
4.1

tenir, avoir

to hold something or someone in a certain way
Transitive: to have sb/sth in a specific manner
example
Exemples
The security guard had the intruder by the arm, preventing escape.
Le gardien de sécurité avait l'intrus par le bras, empêchant toute fuite.
She had the misbehaving child by the ear, leading him to the principal's office.
Elle avait l'enfant turbulent par l'oreille, le conduisant au bureau du directeur.
05

avoir/être [pour former certains modes verbaux]

(auxiliary) used with a past participle in forming perfect tenses
example
Exemples
I have visited that museum before.
Je ai visité ce musée avant.
They have already eaten dinner.
Ils ont déjà mangé le dîner.
06

faire, commander

to arrange for something to be done by someone for one
Complex Transitive: to have sth [adj]
example
Exemples
They 're having their house painted next week.
Ils vont faire peindre leur maison la semaine prochaine.
I had my computer fixed by a technician.
J'ai fait réparer mon ordinateur par un technicien.
07

avoir, porter

to carry an item with oneself
Transitive: to have sth
example
Exemples
Do you have a pen I can borrow?
Est-ce que tu as un stylo que je peux emprunter ?
Have you got a map of the city with you?
Avez-vous une carte de la ville avec vous ?
08

avoir, montrer

to show kindness or understanding toward someone in a difficult situation
Transitive: to have kindness or mercy on sb | to have empathy for sb
example
Exemples
May the judge have mercy on your soul during the trial.
Que le juge ait pitié de votre âme pendant le procès.
The teacher chose to have pity on the student and overlooked the mistake.
Le professeur a choisi d'avoir pitié de l'élève et a ignoré l'erreur.
09

obtenir, se procurer

to acquire a favorable result by offering money or incentives, typically in an unethical manner
example
Exemples
Information about the competitor 's strategy can be had for a price.
Des informations sur la stratégie du concurrent peuvent être obtenues à un prix.
Some officials can be had if you offer the right incentive.
Certains fonctionnaires peuvent être obtenus si vous offrez la bonne incitation.
10

participer à, faire

to participate in a physical activity
Transitive: to have a physical activity
example
Exemples
She 's planning on having a swim at the beach this afternoon.
Elle prévoit de faire une baignade à la plage cet après-midi.
Let 's have a hike in the mountains this weekend.
Faisons une randonnée en montagne ce week-end.
Have
01

possédant, riche

a person who possesses great material wealth
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