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    Be (en. Be)

    bi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate the existence or presence of something.
    He is in class.
    Il est en classe.
    To express a quality or state.
    She is nice.
    Elle est gentille.
    To take place or happen.
    The meeting is at 10 o'clock.
    La réunion est à 10 heures.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'estre', derived from Latin 'esse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be or not to be
    An existential choice concerning existence.
    être ou ne pas être
    to be on time
    To arrive at the right moment.
    être à l'heure
    to be on the same wavelength
    To share the same opinion or understanding.
    être sur la même longueur d'onde

    Related Words

    be
    The verb that means 'to exist'.
    être
    existence
    The state of being or existing.
    existence

    Slang Meanings

    To be cool or trendy.
    This guy is really be.
    Ce type est vraiment be.
    To be fit or healthy.
    Look how be he is today.
    Regarde comme il est be aujourd'hui.