etre

/ɛtʁ/être
1.
verbInf3rd

to be (copula)

to exist

auxiliary verb used to form compound tenses and the passive

Je voudrais être en vacances.

I would like to be on vacation.

2.
nounmasculineSing

being

person, living creature

C'est un être humain.

He's a human being.

Synonyms:individu, personne, créature