having

UK
/ˈhæv.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæv.ɪŋ/

Translations

I'veverb

having

Gerund

had
Past Simple
had
Past Participle
having
Gerund
j'aiContraction de « I have » ; auxiliaire pour former le present perfect.
I've finished my homework already.
J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs.
Synonyms
I do have
I am holding
I hold
I possess
I own
I've got
I have
haveverb

having

Gerund

had
Past Simple
had
Past Participle
having
Gerund
UK
/hæv/
US
/hæv/
(auxiliary; / non-auxiliary)
havingsnoun

having

havings
pl
biensAu pluriel, pour désigner les possessions d’une personne.
After the fire, they were left with only a few of their havings.
Après l’incendie, il ne leur restait que quelques-uns de leurs biens.
Additional translations
possessionsTerme plus général, surtout dans un registre soutenu ou descriptif.
avoirsSurtout dans le contexte financier ou administratif.

Definitions

havingnoun
The act of possessing or holding something.
Having a reliable car made commuting much easier.
haveverb
To possess, own, or hold something.
She has a beautiful house by the lake.
To experience or undergo something.
I had a great time at the party last night.
To include or contain something as a part or feature.
The book has several chapters on ancient history.
To cause or allow something to be done or to happen.
I'll have the car washed by the time you return.
To engage in or perform an action or activity.
Let's have a meeting to discuss the project details.
To eat or drink something.
I usually have coffee with my breakfast.
To give birth to a child.
She had her first child at the age of 30.
I'veverb
Contraction of 'I have,' used as an auxiliary verb to form the present perfect tense.
I've finished my homework already.
havingsnoun
Possessions or belongings; the things that someone owns.
After the fire, they were left with only a few of their havings.