had the kindness to

a eu la gentillesse de

→ have
phrase Rare #37,655
a eu la gentillesse de Formulation polie pour parler d’un service rendu.
EN: She had the kindness to wait for me.
FR: Elle a eu la gentillesse de m’attendre.

She had the kindness to show me the way to the hospital.

Elle a eu la gentillesse de m’indiquer le chemin de l’hôpital.

Goro had the kindness to take me to the hospital.

Goro a eu la gentillesse de m’emmener à l’hôpital.

He had the kindness to help me.

Il a eu la gentillesse de m’aider.

He had the kindness to show me the way.

Il a eu la gentillesse de m'indiquer le chemin.