Kilo Lingo

/ɛ.til/

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Translation

is he (formal inversion)

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

- .

Is it possible to change the meeting date.

- partez .

Is it true that you are going on holiday tomorrow.

- destination.

Has he already arrived at his destination.

- ?

Has he already come home from the office tonight?

Quelle - ?

What time is it by your watch?

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