Être
Example: Je veux être médecin quand je serai grand.
Definition
"Être" is a French verb meaning to exist or to be. It is used to express identity, state, or existence, as in the sentence "Je veux être médecin quand je serai grand" (I want to be a doctor when I grow up). It is one of the most fundamental verbs in French.
Etymology
The French verb "être" comes from the Latin verb "esse," which means to be or to exist. Over time, "esse" evolved into Old French "estre" before becoming the modern "être." Did you know that "être" is irregular and essential in many French verb conjugations?
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"Être" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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