Être
Be
Language note: Infinitive form of 'to be'.
Culture note: Central to many expressions in French.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Être
[eh-truh]
To be
Expressing a state of being or existence.
Je veux être médecin.
I want to be a doctor.
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