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    Être (en. Be)

    ɛtʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicating existence, identity, or a characteristic.
    I am a teacher.
    Je suis professeur.
    Having a certain quality or condition.
    She is kind.
    Elle est gentille.
    Being in a state or situation.
    We are at school.
    Nous sommes à l'école.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'essere', meaning 'to be, to exist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be late
    Arriving later than expected.
    être en retard
    to be attentive
    Paying attention to others.
    être à l'écoute
    to be on the same wavelength
    Having similar ideas or opinions.
    être sur la même longueur d'onde

    Related Words

    existence
    The fact of being or living.
    existence
    state
    Condition or situation of a person or thing.
    état
    identity
    What makes a person or thing itself.
    identité

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware
    I'm in the loop, I know what's going on.
    Je suis dans le coup, je sais ce qui se passe.
    To be chill
    He is relaxed, not worried about the situation.
    Il est relax, ne s'inquiète pas de la situation.