1. French 1 AVOIR
Lesson 2B.2

2. 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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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.
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4. Keep in mind that an indefinite article, whether singular or plural, usually becomes de/d’ after a negation.
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5. The verb avoir is used in certain idiomatic or set expressions where English generally uses to be or to feel.
avoir faim—to feel hungry
avoir soif—to feel thirsty

6. Identify how these people are feeling using an expression with avoir
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15. 1+1=2 2+2=5
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17. noir
des hauteurs
(J’ai les vertiges.)

18. Au secours!!!
d’aide
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20. The command forms of avoir are irregular: aie, ayons, ayez.
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