How do you say is the in french?

There isn't a direct translation of "is the" in French. It depends on the context. Here's a breakdown:

1. When "is" is a verb:

* "Is" as a question:

* "Est-ce que" is the most common way to start a question in French. For example: "Is the door open?" would be "Est-ce que la porte est ouverte?"

* "Is" as a statement:

* "est" is the present tense form of "être" (to be). For example, "The door is open" would be "La porte est ouverte."

2. When "is" is a part of an adjective:

* "Is" before an adjective:

* Use the appropriate definite article (le, la, les) depending on the noun. For example, "the blue door" would be "la porte bleue."

Examples:

* "Is the dog brown?" -> "Est-ce que le chien est brun?"

* "The cat is black." -> "Le chat est noir."

* "The book is interesting." -> "Le livre est intéressant."

Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind and I can help translate it!