/ɛ ty/
Translation
are you (informal)
Word origin
An inversion of tu es ('you are'). Es is a form of etre, ultimately from Latin esse ('to be'); tu is from Latin tu ('you').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- esse + tu
- English cognates
- essence, thou
Examples
- ?
Are you ready to leave now?
- sure c' ?
Are you sure this is a good idea?
- ?
Are you happy with your new job?
- Lyon ?
Have you ever been to Lyon in autumn?
- week-end ?
Are you free this weekend for a coffee?
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