/ɛt vu/
#476 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
are you (formal/plural)
Word origin
An inversion of vous etes ('you are'). Etes is a form of etre, from Latin esse ('to be'); vous is from Latin vos ('you', plural).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- esse + vos
- English cognates
- essence
Examples
- ?
Are you ready for the meeting?
- ?
Are you certain of your decision?
- ?
Have you been to this city before?
- annuler réservation ?
Are you certain you want to cancel the booking?
- région auparavant ?
Have you been to this region before?
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