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French Word: avoir lieu
English Meaning: to take place

Word Forms: a lieu, eu lieu, eut lieu

Example Sentences:

Ce concours a lieu tous les ans.
This contest takes place every year.
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Le plus grand tremblement de terre jamais enregistré a eu lieu au Chili.
The largest earthquake ever recorded was in Chile.
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La première coupe du monde en Afrique a eu lieu en 2010.
The first World Cup in Africa took place in 2010.
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Les obsèques ont eu lieu une semaine après sa mort.
The funeral was one week after she died.
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La naissance de l'univers eut lieu après une énorme explosion.
The birth of the universe started with the big bang.
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Related Words:

avoir

1. to have 2. to own

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lieu m. (Pl: lieux)

place, spot, location

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