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    S’être (en. To have)

    /sɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicating a state or development of oneself.
    She realized her worth.
    Elle s'est rendu compte de sa valeur.
    Expressing a change of state or condition.
    They met by chance.
    Ils se sont rencontrés par hasard.
    Identifying with something or someone.
    He has always considered himself an artist.
    Il s'est toujours considéré comme un artiste.

    Etymology

    The verb 'être' is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'esse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have had a good time
    having spent a good moment.
    s’être bien amusé
    to have been taken in
    having been deceived or tricked.
    s’être fait avoir
    to have gotten angry
    becoming angry.
    s’être mis en colère

    Related Words

    être
    Verb that designates the state of existence.
    être
    devenir
    Indicating a change of state.
    devenir
    se situer
    Indicating a position or state.
    se situer

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble
    He got himself in trouble by not turning in his homework.
    Il s'est mis dans la mouise en ne rendant pas ses devoirs.
    To be out of it
    At school, he completely lost it; he was out of it.
    À l'école, il s'est complètement perdu, il était à l'ouest.