10 Useful French Expressions with ÊTRE (to be)

The video tutorial introduces the French verb 'etre' and its various expressions. It covers expressions like 'etre en train de' (in the process of), 'etre d'accord' (to agree), 'etre en forme' (to be fit), 'etre sur le point de' (about to), 'etre en avance' (to be early), 'etre en retard' (to be late), 'etre a l'heure' (to be on time), and 'etre en colere' (to be angry). Each expression is explained with examples to illustrate their meanings and usage in French.

What does the expression 'etre en train de' signify in French?

• To be on a train

• To be early

• To be in the process of doing something

• To be late

How do you express agreement in French using 'etre'?

• etre en train de

• etre enrhume

• etre d'accord

• etre en forme

Which expression would you use to say 'I am about to sing' in French?

• etre en train de chanter

• etre sur le point de chanter

• etre enrhume

• etre en forme

If someone is 'etre en avance', what does it mean?

• They are on time

• They are angry

• They are early

• They are late

What does 'etre en colere' mean in English?

• To be happy

• To be on time

• To be angry

• To be fit