In French, the verb "être" means "to be."

This verb is super important, and you’ll use it a lot in different situations.

Knowing how to use "être" in the present tense is really important for making simple sentences.

Here’s how you can change "être" in the present tense:

• Je suis (I am)
• Tu es (You are - informal)
• Il/Elle/On est (He/She/One is)
• Nous sommes (We are)
• Vous êtes (You are - formal or when talking to more than one person)
• Ils/Elles sont (They are - masculine/feminine)

Here are some example sentences:

1. Je suis étudiant. (I am a student.)

2. Tu es mon ami. (You are my friend.)

3. Il est professeur. (He is a teacher.)

4. Nous sommes heureux. (We are happy.)

5. Vous êtes en retard. (You are late.)

6. Elles sont là. (They (feminine) are here.)

Important Points to Remember:

• Use "être" to explain who someone is or how they feel.

• How you change "être" depends on who you are talking about.

• Make sure to match adjectives with who you are talking about.

For example:

• "Nous sommes contents" means "We are happy" (for a group of guys or mixed).
• "Nous sommes contentes" means "We are happy" (for a group of girls).