avons

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/avɔ̃/avoir

verbInd3rdPresPlur1

have

possess

own

Nous avons un gros problème avec le serveur.

We have a big problem with the server.

Synonyms:posséder, détenir

verbInd3rdPresPlur1

have (auxiliary used to form compound tenses, e.g. 'we have done')

Nous avons déjà fini de manger.

We have already finished eating.

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Avons means "we have." It is the first-person plural (nous) conjugation of the verb *avoir* (to have) in the present tense.

USAGE

It is used to express possession ("Nous avons une voiture" - We have a car) or as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses like the *passé composé* ("Nous avons mangé" - We ate/have eaten).

CONJUGATION

J'ai

Tu as

Il/elle/on a

Nous avons

Vous avez

Ils/elles ont

Mastering its irregular forms and understanding its role as an auxiliary verb is crucial.