Être in french conjugation

Être is an irregular French verb that means "to be." The multitalented verb être is omnipresent in the French language, both written and spoken and appears in a multitude of idiomatic expressions, thanks to its utility and versatility.

It is one of the most-used French verbs. In fact, of the thousands of French verbs, it is among the top 10, which also include: avoir, faire, dire, aller, voir, savoir, pouvoir, falloir and pouvoir.

Être is also an auxiliary verb in compound tenses and the passive voice.

The Three Main Uses of 'Être'

The many forms of être are busy binding together the French language in three essential ways: 1) to describe a temporary or permanent state of being, 2) to describe someone's profession, and 3) to indicate possession.

Être conjugation chart

1. Être is used with adjectives, nouns, and adverbs to describe a temporary or permanent state of being. For example:

• Il est beau. > He is handsome.
• Je suis à Paris. > I'm in Paris.
• Nous somme
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