How is the word être translated from French to English

English translation
being
verb

Forme en -ing d'être : le fait d'agir ou d'exister d'une certaine manière.

The -ing form of be: acting or existing in some way.

Examples with “être”

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  • Merci d'être honnête. — Thank you for being honest.

  • Elle est partie sans être remarquée. — She left without being noticed.

  • Être en retard deux fois lui a coûté son emploi. — Being late twice cost him the job.

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