Est-il (en. Is he)

/ɛt il/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used to ask a question about the state or nature of something.

Is he healthy?

Est-il en bonne santé ?

Used to ask for confirmation or clarification.

Is it true that you are coming tonight?

Est-il vrai que tu viens ce soir ?

Indicates uncertainty or hesitation about a situation.

Is it time to go?

Est-il temps de partir ?

Formed by the verb 'to be' in the third person singular and the pronoun 'he'.

Is it possible?

Asks whether something can be done or not.

Est-il possible ?

Is he late?

Asks if someone is arriving later than expected.

Est-il en retard ?

Is he okay with it?

Checks if someone agrees with a proposal.

Est-il d'accord ?

Are they

Interrogative plural form of the verb 'to be'.

sont-ils

It is

Used to indicate or define something.

c'est

Can he also be?

There, everyone is wondering: is he cool?

Là, tout le monde se demande : est-il cool ?

To express doubt

Is he there, or am I dreaming?

Est-il là, ou je rêve ?