Translation of "possess" into French

posséder, avoir, s'emparer de are the top translations of "possess" into French.

possess Verb verb grammar

(transitive) To have; to have ownership of. [..]

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  • posséder

    verb

    to have; to have ownership of [..]

    A handyman who possesses a chainsaw is not a handyman, but a terrorist.

    Un bricoleur qui possède une tronçonneuse n'est pas un bricoleur mais un terroriste.

  • avoir

    verb

    posséder (des connaissances en) [..]

    As long as there are sovereign nations possessing great power, war is inevitable.

    Tant qu'il y a des nations souveraines détentrices d'un grand pouvoir, la guerre est inévitable.

  • s'emparer de

    verb

    to take control of someone's body or mind

    We are well aware, however, that the giant private interests want to take possession of this right.

    Nous sommes bien conscients néanmoins que les grands intérêts privés veulent s'emparer de ce droit.

  • Less frequent translations

    • s’emparer de
    • tenir
    • disposer
    • détenir
    • appartenir
    • obséder
    • être doué de
    • être équipé de
    • jouir de
    • être en possession de
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