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    Etre (en. Be)

    /ɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate the location.
    They are at home.
    Ils sont à la maison.
    Represent the state or existence of something or someone.
    He is here.
    Il est ici.
    Serve as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses.
    She went to the market.
    Elle est allée au marché.
    Express an identity or characteristic.
    He is a doctor.
    C'est un médecin.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'essere', which means 'to be' or 'to exist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be fit
    To be in good health or in good physical condition.
    être en forme
    to be informed
    To be informed about something.
    être au courant
    to be trendy
    To be fashionable or up-to-date.
    être dans le vent
    to be at ease
    To feel comfortable or relaxed.
    être à l'aise
    to be on the same wavelength
    To share the same opinion or understanding.
    être sur la même longueur d'onde

    Related Words

    state
    Constitution or condition of a being.
    état
    existence
    Character of a being that lives or is.
    existence
    identity
    Characteristics that define a person or thing.
    identité

    Slang Meanings

    To be drunk
    He is completely drunk after the party.
    Il est complètement bourré après la fête.
    To be out of it
    I don't understand anything, I'm out of it.
    Je ne comprends rien, je suis à l'ouest.