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"to be" in French

être
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Summary

The French translation for “to be” is être.

See also

Recording English French Learn
is (3rd person singular) est
and et
east (short form) est
were étions

Examples of "to be" in use

There are 27 examples of the French word for "to be" being used:
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of being d’être
to be (long form) d’être
to be good at être bon en
to be friends être amis
I’m going to be late for work. Je vais être en retard au travail.
to be in shape être en forme
I have to be there at 2:30. Je dois être là-bas à 14h30.
to agree être d’accord
The batter should be soft. La pâte devrait être molle.
We need to be at the airport in an hour. Nous devons être à l’aéroport dans une heure.

Practice Lesson

"to be" Practice (28)
Lesson
Lesson words
to be,
to be retired,
to be unemployed,
to suck
etc.

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Lesson phrases
A good dancer must be very flexible.,
How can you be so optimistic?,
I have to be there at 2:30.,
I rather be optimistic.,
It can’t be very fresh any more.,
It must be frightening for her, not knowing what is happening.,
I’m going to be late for work.,
may be charged,
of being,
The batter should be soft.,
to agree,
to be (long form),
to be bad at,
to be broke,
to be friends,
to be good at,
to be in a bad mood,
to be in good health,
to be in shape,
to be on a diet
etc.

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