ne disposait

did not have

→ ne
phrase Uncommon #9,254
did not have Used with de to mean not having something available or at one's disposal. “Disposait” is the imperfect form for il, elle, or on; the examples also show related forms such as “disposais” and “dispose.”
FR: Il ne disposait pas des informations nécessaires.
EN: He didn't have the necessary information.