Etre means “to be”. It is one of the most used and most irregular verbs in French. You need it to describe people, talk about location, express feelings, and form past tenses.
Present tense of etre
- je suis = I am
- tu es = you are
- il / elle est = he / she is
- nous sommes = we are
- vous etes = you are
- ils / elles sont = they are
Describing people
- Je suis etudiant. = I am a student.
- Elle est medecin. = She is a doctor.
- Il est grand et sympa. = He is tall and nice.
Saying where you are
- Je suis a Paris. = I am in Paris.
- Nous sommes a la maison. = We are at home.
- Elle est au bureau. = She is at the office.
Expressing feelings and states
- Je suis fatigue. = I am tired.
- Tu es pret ? = Are you ready?
- Ils sont contents. = They are happy.
C’est and ce sont
C’est is one of the most used expressions in everyday French. It means “it is”, “this is”, or “that is”.
- C’est bon. = It is good.
- C’est mon ami Paul. = This is my friend Paul.
- Ce sont mes parents. = These are my parents.
Negative form
- Je ne suis pas fatigue. = I am not tired.
- Ce n’est pas vrai. = It is not true.
Final tip
Memorize the conjugation of etre as early as possible. It is used every day in every type of conversation, and it helps you build sentences instantly even at beginner level.
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