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
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
nécessité
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
avoir besoin de
nécessiter
nécessiter
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
être obligé de
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
What does "need" mean?
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noun A requirement for something essential or important.
"There's an urgent need for more affordable housing."
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noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
"The charity supports families in need."
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verb To require something as essential.
"Plants need sunlight and water to grow."
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verb To be obliged to do something.
"You need to submit the form by Friday."
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need in a sentence
- There's an urgent need for more affordable housing.
- There is no need to shout, because I can hear you.
- The charity supports families in need.
- The church collects blankets for people in need each winter.
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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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