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want

Pronunciation: /wɒnt/

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A. n

  • 2 (lack) défaut (m) for want of = à défaut or faute de it's not for want of trying = ce n'est pas faute d'avoir essayé

B. vtr

  • 1 (desire) vouloir I want (as general statement) = je veux (would like); = je voudrais (am seeking); = je souhaite I don't want to = je n'en ai pas envie (flat refusal); = je ne veux pas to want to do = vouloir faire to want sb to do = vouloir que qn fasse
  • 3 (require presence of) demander if anyone wants me = si quelqu'un me demande you're wanted on the phone = on vous demande au téléphone to be wanted by the police = être recherché/-e par la police

C. vi

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