whats the difference between veux and avoir besoin de

nicole r.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

whats the difference between veux and avoir besoin de

hi,

I was wondering whats the difference between using the verb Je veux and J'ai besoin de nouvelle voiture? I thought that it can mean the same thing when using Je veux nouvelle voiture.

thanks

nicole

This question relates to:French lesson "Avoir besoin de = To need (French Expressions with avoir)"

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Nicole,

Vouloir (veux) --> Wish / desire / envy

Avoir besoin de --> need / necessity

So to take your example "Je veux / J'ai besoin de a new car

You want /wish/desire versus You need/have a necessity for a new car.

Hope this helps

Jim

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