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    N’êtes (en. Are not)

    nɛt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a negation regarding the state or condition of one or more people.
    You are not late.
    Vous n’êtes pas en retard.
    Used to ask a negative question.
    Aren't you in agreement with me?
    N’êtes-vous pas d’accord avec moi ?
    Expresses a situation or state of existence in negative form.
    They are not available today.
    Ils n’êtes pas disponibles aujourd'hui.

    Etymology

    Contracted form of the French 'ne' and the verb 'être'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Aren't you here?
    Question asked to confirm someone's presence.
    N’êtes-vous pas là ?
    You are just a shadow.
    Expression designating someone who no longer holds importance.
    Vous n’êtes qu’une ombre.
    Aren't you being too talkative?
    Question about someone who speaks a lot.
    N'êtes-vous pas trop bavard ?

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb meaning to exist, to have a presence, or a state.
    être
    existence
    State of being real or alive.
    existence
    presence
    State of being present or appearing somewhere.
    présence

    Slang Meanings

    Nowhere, insignificant.
    He is n’êtes, we don't even notice him.
    Il est n’êtes, on ne le remarque même pas.
    Not true.
    You're n’êtes, you know it's false.
    T’es n’êtes, tu sais bien que c’est faux.