For possession:
* avoir: This is the most common way to say "have" in French, meaning "to possess" something.
* Example: "J'ai un livre" (I have a book)
For actions and states:
* avoir: This is also used for actions and states, especially when describing feelings or conditions.
* Example: "J'ai faim" (I am hungry), "J'ai peur" (I am afraid)
For expressing an obligation:
* avoir à: This means "to have to" or "to be obliged to" do something.
* Example: "J'ai à travailler aujourd'hui" (I have to work today)
For expressing a desire:
* avoir envie de: This means "to want to" or "to feel like" doing something.
* Example: "J'ai envie de manger une pizza" (I want to eat a pizza)
For expressing a possibility:
* avoir le droit de: This means "to have the right to" do something.
* Example: "J'ai le droit de voter" (I have the right to vote)
For asking a question:
* avoir: This is also used when asking a question about possession.
* Example: "Avez-vous un stylo?" (Do you have a pen?)
It's important to consider the context to choose the correct translation for "have" in French.