⏱️ 2 min practice • 🔥 CEFR A1
être
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #1 Most CommonEnglish translation: to be
Stem Pattern: Auxiliary verb in compound tenses
💡 Key Usage Note: 'Être' is required as auxiliary for reflexive verbs and verbs of movement.
📘 Linguistic Rule: Past participles with 'être' agree with the subject in gender and number.
⚖️ Être vs. Avoir (French Auxiliary Guide)
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Present (Présent)
Current state or description.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | suis | |
| tu | es | |
| il / elle / on | est | |
| nous | sommes | |
| vous | êtes | |
| ils / elles | sont |
Example Sentences in Context
- Je suis ici. — I am here.
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🎴 Flashcard Practice Mode
Flip through pronouns to test active recall for 'être'
Present
je
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Answer
suis
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Quick Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Test your understanding of 'être' across tenses
Question 1 (Present)
Nous ___ prêts.