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
