possessed

UK
/pəˈzɛst/
US
/pəˈzɛst/

Traducciones

possessedadjective
more possessed
Comp.
most possessed
Super.
UK
/pəˈzɛst/
US
/pəˈzɛst/
possédéSe dit surtout d’une personne ou d’un objet censé être sous l’emprise d’un esprit, d’un démon ou d’une force invisible.
The villagers believed the old house was possessed, as strange noises were often heard at night.
Les villageois croyaient que la vieille maison était possédée, car on entendait souvent d’étranges bruits la nuit.
Traducciones adicionales
dotéLittéraire ou vieilli, dans la tournure possédé de, au sens de « pourvu de », « doué de ».
possessedpast participle
UK
/pəˈzɛst/
US
/pəˈzɛst/
Marks the word as the past-participle form of the verb "possess" when used adjectivally.
possédéEmployé comme participe passé adjectival ; l’accord se fait selon le nom auquel il se rapporte.
The priest tried to rid the village of the possessed statue that terrified the locals.
Le prêtre tenta de débarrasser le village de la statue possédée qui terrifiait les habitants.
possessverb

possessed

Past Simple

possessed
Past Simple
possessed
Past Participle
possessing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈzɛs/
US
/pəˈzɛs/
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
Elle possède une rare collection de timbres anciens.
posséderSe dit aussi d’une qualité, d’un talent ou d’une caractéristique.
He possesses great talent in music.
Il possède un grand talent en musique.
envahirPour une émotion, une idée ou une pensée qui s’empare de quelqu’un.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
Une peur soudaine l’envahit en entrant dans la ruelle sombre.
Traducciones adicionales
posséderSens littéraire ou religieux.
se posséderTour littéraire et rare, au sens de « se maîtriser, se reprendre ».

Definiciones

possessedadjective
Controlled by a spirit, demon, or other supernatural force.
The villagers believed the old house was possessed, as strange noises were often heard at night.
Completely dominated or influenced by an emotion, idea, or desire.
She was possessed by a sudden urge to travel the world and explore new cultures.
(archaic, chiefly with 'of') Having or endowed with (a particular quality or thing); having in one's possession.
He was possessed of remarkable patience and kindness.
possessedpast participle
Having been taken control of or strongly influenced, especially by a supernatural force, powerful emotion, or idea.
The priest tried to rid the village of the possessed statue that terrified the locals.
possessverb
To have as belonging to one; own.
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute.
He possesses great talent in music.
To take control of someone's body or mind, typically in a supernatural context.
The ghost was said to possess the young girl, causing her to act strangely.
To dominate or control, especially in terms of emotions or thoughts.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
To take control of one’s own emotions; compose or calm (oneself).
He paused for a moment to possess himself before responding.