English to French Meaning of possession - possession

Possession :

possession

noun

saisir, Occupation, occupation, contrôle, saisie, droite, prétendre, autorité, Puissance, propriété, richesse, vivant, enchantement, proximité, locatif, récipient, période, régime, temps, règle, âge, recours, endroit, compagnie, forme

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Definitions of possession in English

Noun(1) the act of having and controlling property(2) anything owned or possessed(3) being controlled by passion or the supernatural(4) a mania restricted to one thing or idea(5) a territory that is controlled by a ruling state(6) the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior(7) (sport, or puck

Examples of possession in English

(1) that photograph was Bert's most precious possession(2) The photos came into his possession by accident and he thinks they may never have been published.(3) I'd go the other way, I'd start by trying to make your mind as open as possible and experience some spooky telepathy and spirit possession or whatever.(4) She was an intelligent girl and a voracious reader; most of the dusty old tomes that came into her possession didn't even stand a chance.(5) they're charged with possession(6) Also, goals could only be scored if a player in possession of the ball held it stationary in the opposing goal.(7) both teams attempting to gain possession of the ball(8) He's not the fastest player on the books and occasionally he can be a bit casual and sometimes gets caught in possession .(9) Users are committing a criminal offence by the possession of illegal drugs and interaction with criminal elements.(10) There is a proliferation of religious discourses centering on spirits, spirit possession , and witchcraft.(11) Just as maps can confer the possession of a territory, they can likewise become a means to imagine new articulations of space.(12) they prayed for protection against demonic possession(13) Abuse and possession of illegal drugs is not uncommon among the homeless.(14) In possession of the ball, and particularly in the opening half hour of an unusually entertaining England friendly, the home side looked comfortable.(15) They learned that on June 25 he was charged with possession of drugs.(16) They were subsequently charged with possession and use of illegal drugs and now await court proceedings.

Related Phrases of possession

(1) self-possession ::

sang-froid

(2) take possession ::

prendre possession

(3) in possession ::

en possession

(4) vacant possession ::

la libre possession

(5) take possession of ::

prendre possession de

(6) in possession of ::

en possession de

(7) adverse possession ::

usucapion

(8) come into possession of ::

entrer en possession de

Related Phrases of possession

(1) self-possession ::

sang-froid

(2) take possession ::

prendre possession

(3) in possession ::

en possession

(4) vacant possession ::

la libre possession

(5) take possession of ::

prendre possession de

(6) in possession of ::

en possession de

(7) adverse possession ::

usucapion

(8) come into possession of ::

entrer en possession de

Synonyms

Noun

1. ownership ::

la possession

2. occupancy ::

occupation

4. colony ::

colonie

5. monomania ::

monomanie

6. self-control ::

maîtrise de soi

Different Forms

possession, possessions

Word Example from TV Shows

Well, rest assured, I am in full POSSESSION of my faculties.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3

...and make the oh-so-satisfying journey from discovery to desire to POSSESSION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 5

Sometimes POSSESSION...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

If so, the authors are most likely in POSSESSION of my stolen laptop.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 13

...where a physical POSSESSION of personal property, or chattels...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

Examples of possession from TV Shows

Well, rest assured, I am in full POSSESSION of my faculties.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3

...and make the oh-so-satisfying journey from discovery to desire to POSSESSION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 5

Sometimes POSSESSION...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

If so, the authors are most likely in POSSESSION of my stolen laptop.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 13

...where a physical POSSESSION of personal property, or chattels...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

English to French Dictionary: possession

Meaning and definitions of possession, translation in French language for possession with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of possession in French and in English language.

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What possession means in French, possession meaning in French, possession definition, examples and pronunciation of possession in French language.

English to French Dictionary: possession

Meaning and definitions of possession, translation in French language for possession with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of possession in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'possession'

What possession means in French, possession meaning in French, possession definition, examples and pronunciation of possession in French language.