Language
French
Level
A0
Unit
Mots outils et verbes essentiels
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

The verb être is the main helper and main verb in French for identity, condition, and simple statements. It is equivalent to 'be' in English.

When to use it

Use être to say who someone is, what something is, or how someone feels.

Key forms

Examples

Je suis prêt.

English: I am ready.

Elle est ma professeure.

English: She is my teacher.

Ils sont à la maison.

English: They are at home.

Nous ne sommes pas en retard.

English: We are not late.

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Exceptions and edge cases

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