Sois (en. Be)

[swa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be in the second person singular in the imperative.
Be careful when crossing the street.
Sois prudent en traversant la rue.
To indicate a condition or a state.
Be happy, no matter the circumstances.
Sois heureux, peu importe les circonstances.
To express advice or a recommendation.
Be on time for the meeting.
Sois à l'heure pour la réunion.

Etymology

From Latin 'esse', meaning 'to be'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

welcome
Expresses a warm invitation to someone.
sois bienvenu
be yourself
Encourages a person to be authentic.
sois toi-même
be patient
Advice asking someone to show patience.
sois patient

Related Words

to be
Verb meaning 'to exist' or 'to be located'.
être
be (plural imperative)
Form of the imperative of the verb 'to be' in the second person plural.
soyez

Slang Meanings

To express eccentric behavior.
He’s always in his own world, but just be.
Il est toujours dans son monde, mais il faut juste sois.
A friendly piece of advice to be oneself.
Don’t change for others, just be.
Ne change pas pour les autres, juste sois.