had
He seemed to appreciate it.
He had a good idea.
Il eut de la chance et remporta la compétition.
He was lucky and won the competition.
Il eut un accident du travail.
He had an accident at work.
Il eut la gentillesse de me conduire à travers l'exposition.
He was kind enough to show me around the exhibition.
Il eut l'amabilité de me conduire à l'hôpital.
He was kind enough to drive me to the hospital.
He had a new idea.
Hélas, il eut moins de chance que son père.
Alas, he was less fortunate than his father.
Il eut un contrat pour gérer la plupart des mines.
He obtained a contract to manage most of the mines.
— Gangs of Wasseypur : 1ère partie (2012)