besoin
need
The term 'besoin' in French translates to 'need' in English. It is most commonly used to express a necessity or requirement. It can be used in different contexts and combined with different verbs to express different types of needs. For example, 'J'ai besoin d'aide' translates to 'I need help'.
Example sentences using: besoin
J'ai besoin d'un verre d'eau.
I need a glass of water.
This is a simple sentence where 'besoin' is used to express a need for something, in this case, a glass of water.
Tu as besoin de quelque chose?
Do you need something?
Here, we see an example of a question where 'besoin' is used to inquire if the person needs something.
Nous avons besoin de plus de temps.
We need more time.
In this example, 'besoin' expresses a need for additional time.
Elle a besoin de conseils pour sa carrière.
She needs advice for her career.
Here, 'besoin' expresses a need for advice regarding someone's career.
Je n'ai pas besoin de ton avis.
I don't need your opinion.
This sentence uses 'besoin' to convey the idea of not requiring an opinion.
Avez-vous besoin d'une carte de crédit?
Do you need a credit card?
Here, a question is posed using 'besoin' to inquire about the need for a credit card.
On a besoin de bénévoles pour le festival.
Volunteers are needed for the festival.
This sentence uses 'besoin' to express a collective need for volunteers.
Ils ont besoin d'une nouvelle voiture.
They need a new car.
In this example, 'besoin' is used to express a group's need for a new vehicle.
Il a besoin d'aide pour finir le projet.
He needs help to finish the project.
'Besoin' is used here to express someone else's requirement or need for assistance.
Elle n'a pas besoin de maquillage pour être belle.
She doesn’t need makeup to be beautiful.
This sentence uses 'besoin' to express a lack of necessity for something, in this case, makeup for beauty.