Serai (en. Will be)

/səʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates a future state, refers to the existence or future condition of a subject.

Tomorrow, I will be on vacation.

Demain, je serai en vacances.

Used to express a future assumption or wish.

I am sure that I will be pleased to see you.

Je suis sûr que je serai ravi de te voir.

Form used to indicate an obligation or promise for the future.

In the future, I will be present at all meetings.

À l'avenir, je serai présent à toutes les réunions.

From the verb 'to be' in Latin 'esse', developed in French.

I will be there

Indicates a promise of being present.

Je serai là

You will be surprised

Indicates that the person will be astonished.

Tu seras surpris

We will be together

Promise of collective presence.

Nous serons ensemble

to be

Verb that expresses existence, identity, or a condition.

être

to become

Indicates a change of state or condition.

devenir

Used to express a light commitment.

Don't worry, I will be there, as usual!

T'inquiète, je serai, comme d'hab !

Can be used sarcastically to say that one will not be there.

Oh yes, as if I will be there tomorrow!

Ah oui, comme si je serai là demain !