possession
US /pəˈzeʃ.ən/
UK /pəˈzeʃ.ən/
1.
possession, propriété
the state of having, owning, or controlling something
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The family lost all their possessions in the fire.
La famille a perdu toutes ses possessions dans l'incendie.
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He took possession of the new car.
Il a pris possession de la nouvelle voiture.
2.
possession, bien, affaire
something that is owned or possessed
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Her most prized possession is a vintage watch.
Sa possession la plus précieuse est une montre vintage.
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He packed his few possessions and left.
Il a emballé ses quelques affaires et est parti.
3.
possession, hantise
the fact of being controlled by a demon or evil spirit
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The movie depicted a terrifying case of demonic possession.
Le film dépeignait un cas terrifiant de possession démoniaque.
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She claimed to be suffering from spiritual possession.
Elle prétendait souffrir de possession spirituelle.