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    D'etre (en. To be)

    /dɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate the existence or condition of a subject.
    It is important to be honest.
    Il est important d'être honnête.
    To express a function or role.
    She is here to be the team leader.
    Elle est là pour être la chef d'équipe.
    To exist in a specific state.
    We are here to be safe.
    Nous sommes ici pour être en sécurité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'esse' which means 'to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be or not to be
    A famous existential dilemma.
    être ou ne pas être
    to be attentive
    To show attention and availability.
    être à l'écoute
    to be in one's element
    To feel comfortable and competent.
    être dans son élément
    to be informed
    To be informed about something.
    être au courant

    Related Words

    existence
    The state of a living being or a thing.
    existence
    identity
    The character or nature of a being.
    identité
    nature
    The set of characteristics of a living being.
    nature

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a zen mode
    He is in zen mode today, nothing irritates him.
    Il est en mode zen aujourd'hui, rien ne l'irrite.
    To be out of it
    He is so tired that he is out of it.
    Il est tellement fatigué qu'il est à la ramasse.