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    S'est (en. Is)

    /s ɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Used as a reflexive auxiliary in past perfect constructions.
    He got up early this morning.
    Il s'est levé tôt ce matin.
    Expresses an action performed by the subject upon themselves.
    She went to bed late last night.
    Elle s'est couché tard hier soir.
    Used in passive constructions.
    The garden improved thanks to the flowers.
    Le jardin s'est embelli grâce aux fleurs.

    Etymology

    Formed from the reflexive pronoun 'se' and the verb 'être'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    something happened
    An event occurred.
    s'est passé quelque chose
    went well
    The event took place successfully.
    s'est bien passé
    took a while to arrive
    Took time before occurring.
    s'est fait attendre

    Related Words

    se
    Reflexive pronoun used to construct pronominal verbs.
    se
    être
    Fundamental verb in French meaning 'to be'.
    être
    se lever
    Action of standing up or getting out of bed.
    se lever

    Slang Meanings

    He got played
    He got tricked by his friend.
    Il s'est fait avoir par son ami.
    She started
    She started crying while watching the movie.
    Elle s'est mise à pleurer en regardant le film.