Sommes-nous (en. Are we)

/sɔm.nə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Expression used to ask a question about the state or condition of the subject.

Are we ready to leave?

Sommes-nous prêts à partir ?

Used to ask for confirmation or clarification.

Are we in the right place for the meeting?

Sommes-nous au bon endroit pour le rendez-vous ?

Form of question to involve the other party in a shared reflection.

Are we in agreement on this decision?

Sommes-nous d'accord sur cette décision ?

Expresses doubt or uncertainty regarding a situation.

Are we dreaming?

Sommes-nous en train de rêver ?

Formed from 'we' and the first person plural of the verb 'to be'.

are we safe?

Asks if the situation is safe.

sommes-nous en sécurité ?

are we friends?

Inquires about the nature of the relationship.

sommes-nous amis ?

are we on the right train?

Checks if we are on the right path.

sommes-nous dans le bon train ?

First person plural personal pronoun.

nous

to be

State verb in French.

être

state

Condition or situation of a subject.

état

Imply doubt about the current situation.

So, are we really here just for that?

Alors, sommes-nous vraiment ici juste pour ça ?

Highlight a collective reflection.

In the end, are we all on the same wavelength?

En fin de compte, sommes-nous tous sur la même longueur d'onde ?