Plural Forms of the Verb "Avoir"
In this lesson, we complete the verb avoir (to have) with its plural forms to say what we, you, or they have.
| Subject | Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| nous | avons | we have |
| vous | avez | you have (plural or formal) |
| ils / elles | ont | they have |
When spoken, the final "s" of nous, vous, ils, and elles links with the vowel at the start of the verb, creating a "z" sound.
You can use these forms to talk about shared spaces, like an apartment (un appartement) or a bedroom (une chambre).
| We have a spacious apartment. | Nous avons un appartement spacieux. |
| They have a modern apartment here. | Ils ont un appartement moderne ici. |
| Do you have a free room? | Vous avez une chambre libre ? |
Plural Nouns as Subjects
Just like singular nouns use the il / elle form, plural nouns use the ils / elles form. If your subject is a plural noun like "the children" (les enfants), you will use ont.
| The children have beds in the bedroom. | Les enfants ont des lits dans la chambre. |
Rooms and Furniture
You can continue using these verb forms to describe what is inside your home, such as a bed (un lit), a sofa (un canapé), or the features of a living room (un salon), kitchen (une cuisine), or bathroom (une salle de bain).
| Do they have a big bed? | Elles ont un grand lit ? |
| We have a sofa in the living room. | Nous avons un canapé dans le salon. |
| We have a bright kitchen. | Nous avons une cuisine claire. |
| They have a window in the bathroom. | Ils ont une fenêtre dans la salle de bain. |
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