French grammar - Idiomatic expressions with avoir |
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There are many idiomatic expressions that use the verb avoir. Take note - many of these expressions are quite different to how these ideas are expressed in English. |
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J'ai chaud.
I am hot.
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As-tu froid ?
Are you (familiar) cold?
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Pourquoi tu as peur ?
Why are you (familiar) afraid?
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Vous avez raison - la réponse est correcte.
You (formal) are right - the answer is correct.
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Vous avez tort - la réponse est incorrecte.
You (formal) are wrong - the answer is incorrect.
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Les enfants ont faim.
The children are hungry.
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Le chien a soif.
The dog is thirsty.
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Elle a sommeil.
She is sleepy.
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Il a honte.
He's ashamed.
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Tu as de la chance.
You (familiar) are lucky.
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