How to Say ‘I have’ in French
J'ai
zh ay
[zh ay]
💬 Usage Tip: Remember it's similar to the English 'I have', but you'll use it more frequently for things beyond possessions, like stating age.
🇫🇷 In France: Combining 'j'ai' with different phrases can help express various states of being, like 'J'ai faim' (I am hungry). French culture loves its food, so this one is handy!
Phrase Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I
Refers to oneself, used to state an action performed by the speaker.
J'ai décidé d'aller au cinéma.
I decided to go to the cinema.
ai
[ay]
have
Used to indicate possession or a completed action when used with past participles.
J'ai mangé un croissant.
I ate a croissant.
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