Translation
is he (formal inversion)
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Word origin
An inversion of il est ('he is'). Est is a form of etre, from Latin esse ('to be'); il is from Latin ille ('that one').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- esse + ille
- English cognates
- essence
Examples
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Is it possible to change the meeting date.
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Is it true that you are going on holiday tomorrow.
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Has he already arrived at his destination.
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Has he already come home from the office tonight?
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What time is it by your watch?
Where this fits
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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: est-il, voici, dont and 7 more words.