Unlock the language with Être & Avoir. You are not just learning words now; you are operating the machinery of the language.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
Before we can use verbs, we need to know who is doing the action.
| Person | Singular (One Person) | Plural (Multiple People) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Person (Me/Us) | Je (I) | Nous (We) |
| 2nd Person (You) |
Tu (You - Casual) For friends, family, kids, pets. |
Vous (You - Formal/Plural) For strangers, bosses, or groups. |
| 3rd Person (Him/Her/Them) |
Il (He / It) Elle (She / It) On (One / We - informal) |
Ils (They - Masculine/Mixed) Elles (They - Feminine only) |
Use Être to describe identity, profession, nationality, or feelings.
Combine "Être" with these adjectives:
"Je suis retraité." (I am retired.)
Use Avoir to talk about possessions, age, and physical sensations (hunger/thirst).
Combine "Avoir" with these nouns:
"Nous avons une réservation." (We have a reservation.)
Click one item from each column to build a sentence. If it's grammatically correct, you get the green light!
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Prove you know your verbs. Fill in the blank with the correct form of être or avoir.