possession

• Nom désignant ce que quelqu'un possède ou contrôle, comme un objet, un bien ou une qualité.

A noun referring to something that is owned or controlled by someone, such as an object, property, or quality.

1. OwnershipB1formal

   The state of having or owning something.

   possession (fait de posséder)

   • The house is in his possession.
   • She took possession of the car after signing the papers.
   • The police found illegal drugs in his possession.

   Synonymescarechargecontrolcustodydominionholdkeepingownershiptitle

   Antonymesdeprivationlackneedpovertywant

2. Something ownedA2formal

   An item or items that belong to someone.

   possession (bien possédé)

   • He packed all his possessions into a single suitcase.
   • Her most valuable possession is a gold necklace.
   • They lost all their possessions in the fire.

   Synonymesassetbelongingchatteleffectholdingproperty

3. Control by a spiritB2formal

   The state of being controlled by a supernatural force or spirit.

   Possession (par un esprit)

   • The exorcist claimed the woman was under demonic possession.
   • In the movie, the character shows signs of possession.
   • Ancient cultures believed in spirit possession.