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    D’être (en. To be)

    /dɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express the state or condition of something.
    It is important to be healthy.
    Il est important d’être en bonne santé.
    To indicate the identity or nature of someone or something.
    She is a teacher.
    Elle est professeure.
    To describe a quality or attribute of a person.
    He is generous.
    Il est généreux.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'esse', meaning 'to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be informed
    To be informed.
    être au courant
    to be in trouble
    To be in a difficult situation.
    être dans le pétrin
    to be on the same wavelength
    To share the same ideas.
    être sur la même longueur d’onde

    Related Words

    existence
    State of what exists.
    existence
    nature
    Set of characteristics of a being.
    nature

    Slang Meanings

    To be in one's element
    When he plays music, he is in his element.
    Quand il joue de la musique, il est dans son élément.
    To be out of it
    He is completely out of it today.
    Il est complètement à l'ouest aujourd'hui.