Existe (en. Exists)

/ɛɡ.zist/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate the presence or reality of something.
There is much scientific evidence.
Il existe de nombreuses preuves scientifiques.
To be alive or to have an existence.
All living beings exist in an ecosystem.
Tous les êtres vivants existent dans un écosystème.
To have a place or function in a given context.
This theory has existed for several decades.
Cette théorie existe depuis plusieurs décennies.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'existere', which means 'to manifest' or 'to occur'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It exists
This means that there is something that is true or real.
Il existe
No one exists as long as they do not make themselves known
No one is recognized as long as they do not affirm their existence.
Nul n'existe tant qu'il ne se fait pas connaître

Related Words

existence
State of being present or real.
existence
existing
Which is present in reality.
existant
to exist
The infinitive verb related to existence.
exister

Slang Meanings

Everything exists
In this world, everything exists, even legends.
Dans ce monde, tout existe, même les légendes.
Existentialism
Some young people speak of existentialism as a way to understand their place.
Certains jeunes parlent d'existentialisme comme une façon de comprendre leur place.