How do you say "Have brought" in French?

"Have brought" in French is "Avons amené". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Have brought’ in French

Q: What does "Avons amené" mean in English?

"Avons amené" means "Have brought" in English. Usage tip: With [nous], French often says past actions as [nous avons + past participle], like [nous avons amené]. You can swap the last word: [nous avons attendu] = we waited, [nous avons appelé] = we called.

Avons amené

ah-VOHN ahm-nay

[ah-VOHN ahm-nay]

💬 Usage Tip: With [nous], French often says past actions as [nous avons + past participle], like [nous avons amené]. You can swap the last word: [nous avons attendu] = we waited, [nous avons appelé] = we called.

Phrase Breakdown

Avons

[ah-VOHN]

have

Part of the past tense construction, used with a past participle to say what someone has done.

Example

Nous avons amené notre poule parce qu'elle est malade.

We have brought our hen because she is sick.

amené

[ahm-nay]

brought

Past participle of amener, meaning brought someone or something to a place.

Example

Nous avons amené notre poule chez le vétérinaire ce matin.

We brought our hen to the vet this morning.

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