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    L'être (en. The being)

    /lɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual or organism having existence.
    Every human being has the right to respect.
    Chaque être humain a droit au respect.
    The condition of existence.
    Being and nothingness are philosophical themes.
    L'être et le néant sont des thèmes philosophiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin "essere", meaning "to be".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be or not to be
    A famous reference to existence.
    l'être ou ne pas être

    Related Words

    living being
    An organism capable of growing and reproducing.
    être vivant
    ether
    Ethereal substance, often used to describe a light or intimate environment.
    éther

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of existence without a hassle.
    This guy, he’s just in his being, you know?
    Ce type, il est juste dans son être, tu vois ?
    Being cool, living life to the fullest.
    He's there, just enjoying his being.
    Il est là, il kiffe juste son être.