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need in French

need in French is besoin, nécessité, avoir besoin de — need means a requirement for something essential or important.

need in French

besoin
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
nécessité
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
avoir besoin de
verb
nécessiter
verb
nécessiter
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
être obligé de
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.

What does "need" mean?

  1. noun A requirement for something essential or important.
    "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing."
  2. noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
    "The charity supports families in need."
  3. verb To require something as essential.
    "Plants need sunlight and water to grow."
  4. verb To be obliged to do something.
    "You need to submit the form by Friday."

need in a sentence

  • There's an urgent need for more affordable housing.
  • The charity supports families in need.
  • Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
  • I need your help with this.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "need" in French?

"need" in French is besoin, nécessité, avoir besoin de. need means: A requirement for something essential or important.

How do you use "need" in a sentence?

Example: "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing." In French, "need" is besoin, nécessité, avoir besoin de.

Are there other ways to say "need" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "need": besoin, nécessité, avoir besoin de, nécessiter, être obligé de.

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