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possession in French

possession in French is bien, possession, propriété — possession means something that a person owns.

possession in French

bien
noun
Something that is owned.
possession
noun
Something that is owned.
possession
noun
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
propriété
noun
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
possessions
noun
A territory under the rule of another country.
possession
noun

What does "possession" mean?

  1. noun Something that a person owns.
    "He packed his few possessions into a single bag."
  2. noun The state of owning, holding, or controlling something.
    "The stolen goods were found in her possession."
  3. noun Control of the ball in a sport.
    "The team dominated possession in the second half."
  4. noun The state of being controlled by a supernatural force.
    "The exorcism was meant to end her possession."
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possession in a sentence

  • He packed his few possessions into a single bag.
  • The stolen goods were found in her possession.
  • The team dominated possession in the second half.
  • The exorcism was meant to end her possession.

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What is "possession" in French?

"possession" in French is bien, possession, propriété. possession means: Something that a person owns.

How do you use "possession" in a sentence?

Example: "He packed his few possessions into a single bag." In French, "possession" is bien, possession, propriété.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "possession": bien, possession, propriété, possessions.

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