How is the word être translated from French to English

English translation
to be
verb

Exister ou posséder une qualité.

To exist or to have a quality.

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  • Être heureux suffit. — To be happy is enough.

  • C'est un honneur d'être ici ce soir. — It's an honour to be here tonight.

  • Veux-tu être le premier dans la file ? — Do you want to be first in line?

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