What is êtes when translated from French to English?

"Êtes" in French is the formal plural form of the verb "être" (to be). It is most often used with "vous" (you), which is the formal plural pronoun in French.

Therefore, depending on the context, "êtes" can be translated to English as:

* are (most common)

* you are

Examples:

* Vous êtes étudiants. (You are students.)

* Où êtes-vous? (Where are you?)

* Vous êtes très gentil. (You are very kind.)