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j’avais

I had

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phrase Rare #33,583
I had Imperfect past tense of avoir. Can also mean “I used to have” depending on context.
FR: J’avais beaucoup de devoirs hier soir.
EN: I had a lot of homework last night.

Quand j’avais ton âge, Pluton était une planète.

When I was your age, Pluto was a planet.

J’avais tellement pitié d’eux.

I felt so sorry for them.

— Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba - Le film : La Forteresse infinie (2025)

J’avais honte de mon frère.

I was ashamed of my brother.

J’avais un frère.

I had a brother.

— Predator : Badlands (2025)

J’avais peur qu’ils te fassent du mal.

I was afraid they would hurt you.

— The Shadow's Edge (2025)

J’avais le paradis dans le cœur.

I had heaven in my heart.

J’avais les mains aux hanches, là.

My hands were on my hips there.

— The Shadow's Edge (2025)

Ils ont confisqué tout ce que j’avais.

They confiscated everything I had.