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    D'être (en. To be)

    /dɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the state or condition of a subject.
    It is important to be aware of one's choices.
    Il est important d'être conscient de ses choix.
    Expresses the identity or nature of a subject.
    We need to be at ease with ourselves.
    Nous avons besoin d'être à l'aise avec nous-mêmes.
    Used in impersonal constructions.
    He seems to have been here for a long time.
    Il semble d'être ici depuis longtemps.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be or not to be
    It is a matter of existence.
    d'être ou ne pas d'être
    To seem to be
    Pretending to be someone or something.
    avoir l'air d'être
    To be up to the task
    To be capable of facing a situation.
    d'être à la hauteur

    Related Words

    to be
    Main verb for existence or state.
    être
    state
    Condition or situation in which someone or something finds itself.
    état
    existence
    Situation of being alive or real.
    existence

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know
    Everyone wants to be in the know this weekend.
    Tout le monde veut d'être dans le coup ce week-end.
    To be out to lunch
    Today, I really feel out to lunch.
    Aujourd'hui, je suis vraiment d'être à l'ouest.