In French, a simple sentence usually looks like this: Subject + Verb + Complement.

Let’s explore how to use the verb "être," which means "to be," in this structure.

1. Subject: This tells us who or what is doing the action.

• Example: "Je" (I)

2. Verb: We'll use "être" here.

• Example: "suis" (am)

3. Complement: This part gives us more details about the subject.

• Example: "heureux" (happy)

Putting it all together:
"Je suis heureux." (I am happy.)

Now, you can practice this pattern using different subjects and complements:

• "Tu es professeur." (You are a teacher.)
• "Ils sont étudiants." (They are students.)