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    Sommes (en. Are)

    sɔm

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Expression of the state of being in the present tense for the first person plural.
    We are ready to go.
    Nous sommes prêts à partir.
    Used to indicate the identity or condition of a group.
    We are students.
    Nous sommes des étudiants.
    Indicates the location of multiple people or things.
    The keys are on the table; we are here.
    Les clés sont sur la table; nous sommes ici.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'esse', which means 'to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    we are all in the same boat
    We share the same situation or problems.
    nous sommes tous dans le même bateau
    we are here
    We are present at this place.
    nous sommes ici
    we are welcome
    We have permission to integrate or stay.
    nous sommes les bienvenus

    Related Words

    be
    The main verb that denotes the state of existence.
    être
    we
    Pronoun of the first person plural.
    nous

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bind
    We're in a bind, but we're managing!
    On est dans la galère, mais on y arrive!
    To be on the ball
    Right now, we're on the ball with work.
    En ce moment, on est au taquet avec le boulot.