How do you say are in french?

"Are" in French can be translated in a few ways depending on the context:

For "are" as part of the verb "to be":

* Present tense:

* "être" (pronounced "et-ruh"): This is the verb "to be" in the present tense. It changes forms depending on the subject:

* Je suis (I am)

* Tu es (You are)

* Il/Elle/On est (He/She/One is)

* Nous sommes (We are)

* Vous êtes (You are)

* Ils/Elles sont (They are)

For "are" as a question word:

* "Êtes-vous" (pronounced "et-voo"): This is the formal way of asking "Are you?"

* "Es-tu" (pronounced "es-too"): This is the informal way of asking "Are you?" (used with friends or people you know well)

For "are" as part of a question:

* "Êtes-vous" (pronounced "et-voo") for a formal question.

* "Es-tu" (pronounced "es-too") for an informal question.

Example:

* "Are you happy?" - Êtes-vous heureux? (formal) or Es-tu heureux? (informal)

* "They are beautiful." - Ils sont beaux.

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