Être
Be
Language note: 'Être' is an essential verb, used extensively like 'to be' in English.
Culture note: Learning verbs like 'être' is key in mastering French as it's foundational.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Être
[ETR]
to be
Infinitive of the verb **être** (“to be”), one of the most important French verbs.
Être fan de shōjo, c’est aimer les histoires romantiques.
To be a shōjo fan is to like romantic stories.
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