What does j'ai in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word j'ai in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use j'ai in French.

The word j'ai in French means I thought I was doing the right thing, Did I hear right?, I am writing to do , I am writing to you to do, I am honoured to do , I have the honour of doing, I am sorry to inform you, I am sorry to inform you that, I'm washing my hair, if I understand correctly, if I have heard you correctly. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word j'ai

I thought I was doing the right thing

(je croyais aider)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Did I hear right?

(il m'a semblé que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai cru comprendre que tu allais te marier : félicitations !
Did I hear right? You're getting married? Congratulations!

I am writing to do , I am writing to you to do

(formule de politesse)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai l'honneur de solliciter un rendez-vous pour vous exposer mon projet.
I would be grateful if you could find the time to see me so that I can present my project to you.

I am honoured to do , I have the honour of doing

(j'ai la fierté de) (UK)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

I am sorry to inform you, I am sorry to inform you that

(formule de politesse pour mauvaise nouvelle)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai le regret de vous informer que votre candidature n'a pu être retenue.

I'm washing my hair

(mauvaise excuse) (figurative: excuse)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je ne peux pas venir mardi, j'ai piscine.

if I understand correctly, if I have heard you correctly

(sauf erreur de ma part)

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