No. 1,584 in French
possèdent
"Possèdent" means "possess" or "own" in English.
In a sentence
Ils possèdent une grande maison près de la rivière.
They own a large house near the river.
In this sentence, 'possèdent' is used to indicate possession or ownership, specifically stating that the subject owns something tangible, such as a house.
Ils possèdent de nombreuses compétences en programmation.
They possess many programming skills.
Here, 'possèdent' implies having or being endowed with certain abilities or qualities, emphasizing intangible ownership or characteristics.
Les livres qu'ils possèdent sont rares et précieux.
The books they own are rare and valuable.
Again, 'possèdent' is utilized to denote ownership, but it also highlights the specific qualities of the owned items, providing contextual detail.
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