J'ai un livre.
English: I have a book.
- Language
- French
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Verbes : présent
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The verb 'avoir' means 'to have' in French. It is an important irregular verb that you will use often.
When to use it
Use 'avoir' in French to talk about possession (things you have), age, certain feelings, and in some common expressions.
Key forms
- j'ai
- tu as
- il/elle/on a
- nous avons
- vous avez
- ils/elles ont
Examples
Tu as une sœur.
English: You have a sister.
Nous avons faim.
English: We are hungry.
Elle a dix ans.
English: She is ten years old.
Tips
- Remember: 'avoir' is irregular, so its forms do not follow regular patterns.
- In French, use 'avoir' to talk about age (not 'être').
- Some feelings and conditions use 'avoir' (like 'avoir faim' for 'to be hungry').