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like the verb "être" (to be), the verb "avoir" (to have) is not only a verb by itself but also an auxiliary verb.

you can use it also with everyday situations:

avoir faim, avoir soif, avoir sommeil = to be hungry, to be thirsty, to be sleepy

avoir froid, avoir chaud = to be cold, to be hot

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