Etre Et Avoir
Basic present tense conjugations of etre and avoir.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What does être mean?
- A.
To have
- B.
To be
- C.
To live
- D.
To eat
- E.
To etch
Correct Answer
B. To beExplanation
The word "être" is a verb in French and it translates to "to be" in English. It is used to indicate a state of existence or identity. This verb is essential in constructing sentences and expressing various concepts such as describing someone or something, indicating location, and forming the passive voice.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does avoir mean?
- A.
To have
- B.
To be
- C.
To live
- D.
To eat
- E.
To etch
Correct Answer
A. To haveExplanation
The correct answer is "to have." In French, "avoir" is the verb that is used to express possession or ownership. It is commonly used to indicate that someone possesses or is in control of something. For example, "J'ai un livre" translates to "I have a book." Therefore, "to have" is the appropriate meaning for the word "avoir" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 3.
J' ________
- A.
Ont
- B.
As
- C.
A
- D.
Avons
- E.
Ai
Correct Answer
E. AiExplanation
The correct answer is "ai". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "avoir" in the first person singular form. It is used when referring to oneself and means "I have" in English.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Vous _________
- A.
Ont
- B.
As
- C.
Avons
- D.
Avez
- E.
A
Correct Answer
D. AvezExplanation
The correct answer is "avez". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "avoir" in the second person plural form. It means "you have" in English.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Sherri et moi _____________
- A.
Ont
- B.
Avons
- C.
Avez
- D.
A
- E.
As
Correct Answer
B. AvonsExplanation
The correct answer is "avons" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "avoir" (to have) for the subject "Sherri et moi" (Sherri and I) in the present tense. "Avons" is the first person plural form of the verb, which is used when the subject is "we" or "Sherri et moi" in this case.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Ils ___________
- A.
Suis
- B.
Est
- C.
Sommes
- D.
êtes
- E.
Sont
Correct Answer
E. SontExplanation
The correct answer is "sont". This is because "sont" is the conjugated form of the verb "être" (to be) for the pronoun "ils" (they). In French, the verb "être" is used to indicate the state of being or to describe someone or something. Therefore, "sont" is the appropriate form to use when referring to multiple people or things.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Tu _________
- A.
Sont
- B.
Sommes
- C.
êtes
- D.
Es
- E.
Est
Correct Answer
D. EsExplanation
The blank in the sentence requires a form of the verb "être" (to be) in the second person singular. Among the options provided, "es" is the correct form.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Nous _______________
- A.
Sont
- B.
Sommes
- C.
Est
- D.
Es
- E.
Suis
Correct Answer
B. SommesExplanation
The correct answer is "sommes." This is because "nous" is the subject pronoun for "we" in French, and the verb "être" (to be) conjugated for "nous" is "sommes."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mon frère _________ l'air de mon père.
- A.
Est
- B.
Es
- C.
A
- D.
As
- E.
Suis
Correct Answer
C. AExplanation
The sentence "Mon frère a l'air de mon père" in French translates to "My brother looks like my father" in English. In this sentence:
"Mon frère" means "my brother."
"a" means "has" or "has the."
"l'air" means "the appearance" or "the look."
"de mon père" means "of my father."
So, the sentence expresses that "My brother has the appearance of my father" or "My brother looks like my father."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Vous ________ d'accord avec moi?
- A.
Est
- B.
Avez
- C.
êtes
- D.
Sommes
- E.
Avons
Correct Answer
C. êtesExplanation
The correct answer is "êtes". In the question, the speaker is asking for agreement, which is a characteristic of the second person plural form. "Êtes" is the conjugated form of the verb "être" (to be) in the second person plural, so it is the appropriate response in this context.Rate this question:
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