As a verb:
* "être" (to be) This is the most common translation, used in present tense.
* "avoir" (to have) This is used with adjectives that express a state of being or feeling, like "hungry" or "tired".
* "faire" (to do) This is used in some specific expressions like "faire chaud" (to be hot) or "faire froid" (to be cold).
As part of a question:
* "Est-ce que..." This is the most formal way to ask a question.
* "Est-ce que" is often shortened to "Est-ce" or "C'est".
* "Es-tu..." This is used with the informal "tu" (you) pronoun.
* "êtes-vous..." This is used with the formal "vous" (you) pronoun.
Examples:
* "Je suis" (I am)
* "Tu es" (You are)
* "Il est" (He is)
* "Elle est" (She is)
* "Nous sommes" (We are)
* "Vous êtes" (You are)
* "Ils sont" (They are)
* "Elles sont" (They are)
* "J'ai faim" (I am hungry)
* "Il fait chaud" (It is hot)
* "Est-ce que tu es prêt?" (Are you ready?)
* "Êtes-vous d'accord?" (Do you agree?)
Remember that the correct translation of "are" depends on the context and the grammatical structure of your sentence.