Question 1

What is the etymology of thr French word "posséder"?

Accepted Answer

from the Latin possidere.

Question 2

What does the French word "posséder" mean?

Accepted Answer

To have as one's own, in one's power; see property or possession.
To have as one's own.
To be endowed with, in reference to attributes.
To be the holder, in reference to jobs, honors, or qualities.
To know something well; to have perfect knowledge of it.
To be seized by passions, feelings that master the soul, that agitate and mislead it.
To take possession of a person's body and soul, in reference to a demon.
To be master of one's mind, passions, and movements, not to be disturbed by unfortunate circumstances.

posséder

Conjugation of the verb "posséder"