Soyez (en. Be)

/swa.je/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Form of the imperative of the verb 'to be' used to address multiple people or in a formal manner.

Be careful when driving.

Soyez prudents en conduisant.

Used to give orders or advice.

Be on time for the meeting.

Soyez à l'heure pour la réunion.

Used to express a polite request.

Be kind and help us.

Soyez gentil et aidez-nous.

The verb 'to be' is of Latin origin 'esse'. 'Soyez' is the imperative form for plural or formal address.

You are welcome

Expression used to greet guests.

Soyez les bienvenus

Make yourself at home

Encouragement to relax.

Soyez à votre aise

Be careful

Advice to pay attention.

Soyez prudent

to be

Verb indicating existence or state.

être

being

Present participle of the verb 'to be'.

étant

state

Condition or situation of a person or thing.

état

Be chill

To lighten the mood, he said 'be chill'.

Pour détendre l'atmosphère, il a dit 'soyez chill'.

Be relaxed

In an informal context, one can say 'be relaxed' to encourage not to stress.

Dans un contexte informel, on peut dire 'soyez relax' pour encourager à ne pas stresser.