Are (en. Are)

/ɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates the existence or state of one or more people or things.

You are welcome.

Vous êtes les bienvenus.

Used to indicate a characteristic or quality.

They are artists.

Ils sont artistes.

Used to establish a relationship between the subject and an attribute.

He is a good friend.

C'est un bon ami.

From Old English 'ear', which is related to Swedish 'är' and German 'sind'.

to be early

Arriving before the scheduled time.

être en avance

to be attentive

Being attentive to the words or feelings of others.

être à l'écoute

to feel good in one's own skin

Feeling good in one's body and mind.

être bien dans sa peau

to be aware

Having information about something.

être au courant

to be

State verb, equivalent to 'to be' in English.

être

First person singular of the verb 'to be'.

suis

are

First person plural of the verb 'to be'.

sommes

To be in the process of doing something.

We are going out.

On est en train de sortir.

To be together.

We are all here.

On est tous ici.