© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.2B.1-1 Point de départ The verb avoir (to have) is used frequently. You will have to memorize each of its present tense forms because they are irregular.
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© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.2B.1-3 Liaison is required between the final consonants of on, nous, vous, ils, and elles and the forms of avoir that follow them. When the final consonant is an -s, pronounce it as a z before the verb forms.
© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.2B.1-4 Keep in mind that an indefinite article, whether singular or plural, usually becomes de/d’ after a negation.
© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.2B.1-5 The verb avoir is used in certain idiomatic or set expressions where English generally uses to be or to feel.
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© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.2B.1-7 The command forms of avoir are irregular: aie, ayons, ayez.
© and ® 2011 Vista Higher Learning, Inc.2B La température est de 35 degrés Celsius. Nous _____ chaud. 2.En Alaska, en décembre, vous _____ froid. 3.Martine écoute la radio et elle _____ envie de danser. 4.Ils _____ besoin d’une calculatrice pour le devoir. 5.N’ _____ pas peur des insectes. 6.Sébastien pense que je travaille aujourd’hui. Il _____ raison. 7.J’_____ cours d’économie le lundi et le mercredi. 8.Mes amis voyagent beaucoup. Ils _____ de la chance. 9.Mohammed _____ deux cousins à Marseille. 10.Vous _____ un grand appartement. Essayez! Complete the sentences with the correct forms of avoir. avons