How to Say ‘It needs’ in French
Qu'elle ait besoin
k ehl eh buh-zwan
[k ehl eh buh-zwan]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses necessity or requirements.
🇫🇷 In France: In service settings, diagnoses are often articulated this way.
Phrase Breakdown
Qu'
[k]
That
Used to introduce a clause expressing a reason or cause.
Qu'elle ait besoin d'aide est évident.
That she needs help is evident.
elle
[ehl]
she
Refers to a female person or animal previously mentioned.
Qu'elle ait besoin de repos est clair.
That she needs rest is clear.
ait
[eh]
needs
Indicates necessity or indispensability.
Qu'elle ait besoin de temps est compréhensible.
That she needs time is understandable.
besoin
[buh-zwan]
need
A necessity or requirement.
Elle a besoin de dormir.
She needs to sleep.
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