Si un leader possède le vrai pouvoir, les gens obéiront et respecteront ses règles.
English: If a leader possesses true power, people will obey and respect their rules.
posséder /pɔsedˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "possess".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Contrôle et Influence
- Source term
- possess
- Translation
- posséder
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | posséder |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + posséder
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent posséder.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Contrôle et Influence.
Example Sentences
Elle a un talent rare pour résoudre rapidement des casse-têtes complexes.
English: She possesses a rare talent for solving complex puzzles quickly.
Lors de la perquisition, on a trouvé chez lui des objets illégaux.
English: He was found to possess illegal items during the search.
Le vieux château dégage une atmosphère étrange et mystérieuse.
English: The old castle possesses a strange and mysterious atmosphere.
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