Usages of avoir besoin
Nous avons besoin de lire plus, alors nous l’empruntons directement.
We need to read more, so we borrow it right away.
J'ai besoin de pain.
I need bread.
J'ai besoin de la technicienne maintenant.
I need the technician now.
Le télétravail me permet de rester à la maison, mais j'ai besoin d'une bonne organisation quotidienne.
Remote work allows me to stay at home, but I need good daily organization.
Ce dont Marie a besoin avant la rentrée, c’est d’un emploi du temps clair et d’un abonnement déjà payé.
What Marie needs before the start of the school year is a clear schedule and an already paid pass.
Après les cours, j’achète des feutres et de la colle, parce que j’en ai besoin pour demain.
After class, I buy markers and glue, because I need them for tomorrow.
Pendant que nous étions en train de ranger les outils, Paul a demandé si nous avions encore besoin de la pelle et du râteau.
While we were putting the tools away, Paul asked whether we still needed the shovel and the rake.
Le bébé a besoin d’une couche propre et d’un bavoir avant le repas.
The baby needs a clean diaper and a bib before the meal.
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