Être (To Be)
Practice Être (To Be) in Pluperfect (Plus-que-parfait)
Present Tense Conjugation
Regular conjugation of être in present tense
| Pronom Sujet | Verbe | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Je | suis | français |
| Tu | es | journaliste |
| Il/Elle/On | est | grand(e) |
| Nous | sommes | anglais |
| Vous | êtes | étudiant(e)(s) |
| Ils/Elles | sont | chinois |
All forms are irregular and must be memorized
Usage
Être is one of the most fundamental French verbs. It means "to be" and is used to describe essential characteristics, states, and locations.
It also serves as an auxiliary verb for forming compound tenses with certain verbs of movement and state change.
Understanding être is crucial as it's used in many everyday expressions and is key to forming passive voice.
Common Examples
Je suis étudiant
I am a student
Il est grand
He is tall
Nous sommes ici
We are here
Ils sont contents
They are happy
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