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/ɛ ty/

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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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This word is part of lesson 10.