Existé (en. Existed)
/ɛɡzis.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be present in reality.
There are several theories on this subject.
Il existe plusieurs théories sur ce sujet.
To take place, to be in effect.
There are laws that protect the environment.
Il existe des lois qui protègent l'environnement.
To remain, to have presence.
Evidence of life exists on Mars.
Des preuves de vie existent sur Mars.
Etymology
From Latin 'existere', meaning 'to stand out' or 'to appear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There are differences.
There are variations.
Il existe des différences
This phenomenon does not exist.
This does not happen.
Ce phénomène n'existe pas
There are alternatives.
There are other options.
Il existe des alternatives
Related Words
existence
State of being; fact of existing.
existence
existing
Which currently exists.
existant
existential
Related to existence, often linked to philosophy.
existentiel
Slang Meanings
It's not rocket science.
Everyone knows that there are simple solutions.
Tout le monde sait qu'il existe des solutions simples.
It exists.
Come on, it really exists, don’t be naive.
Allez, ça existe vraiment, ne sois pas naïf.