être

/ɛtʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd

to be (denote identity, state or quality)

to exist

Il semble être fatigué.

He seems to be tired.

Synonyms:exister, se trouver
2.
verbInf3rd

to serve as an auxiliary verb (used to form the passive voice and certain compound tenses for some verbs)

Certains verbes se conjuguent avec être au passé composé.

Some verbs are conjugated with être in the passé composé.

3.
nounmasculine

being (a living or sentient entity)

person, individual

C'est un être humain.

He is a human being.

Synonyms:individu, personne
être - French Definition & Examples