S'est-il (en. Is it)

[sɛt il]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a reflexive action of a male person.
Has he prepared for his exam?
S'est-il préparé pour son examen ?
Used to ask a question about an act of oneself or someone else.
Has he expressed himself on the subject?
S'est-il exprimé sur le sujet ?
Verb used to see if something has been done.
Has he realized his mistake?
S'est-il rendu compte de son erreur ?

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'être' conjugated with a reflexive pronoun 's'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has he ever seen himself
Indicates whether a person has met someone before.
s'est-il déjà vu
did he make fun of me
Asks the question if he entertained himself by ridiculing someone.
s'est-il moqué de moi
has he corrected himself
Inquires if the person has rectified a behavior or a mistake.
s'est-il corrigé

Related Words

s'est
Form of the verb 'être' used with a reflexive pronoun.
s'est
il
Personal pronoun in the third person singular.
il

Slang Meanings

To express oneself in a familiar or casual manner.
When he said that, did he really shock everyone?
Quand il a dit ça, s'est-il, il a vraiment choqué tout le monde.
Imply a question about someone's feelings or actions.
Did he, like, make up with her after the argument?
S'est-il, genre, arrangé avec elle après la dispute ?