possession, ownership, control, hold
Oui ou non, ce sac était-il en votre possession ?
Yes or no, was this bag in your possession?
— Monsieur Hire (1989)
La possession est plus proche de celui qui détient que de celui qui revendique.
Possession is closer to the one who holds than to the one who claims.
La possession des choses n'est pas un travail.
Owning things is not work.
Comment ces papiers étaient-ils en votre possession ?
How did you come to have these papers?
Il est en possession de la rondelle, il fait une passe.
He has possession of the puck; he makes a pass.
— Day Watch (2006)
Tom a en sa possession quelque chose que je veux.
Tom has something in his possession that I want.
Comment est-il venu en possession de cet argent ?
How did he come into possession of this money?
De si bons médicaments en ta possession.
Such good medicine in your possession.
— Mourir pour survivre (2018)
Je te croyais contre la possession ?
I thought you were against possession?
— Le Patient anglais (1996)
Je ne vous savais pas en possession d'un serpent.
I didn't know you had a snake.