suis
The English word 'am' is translated to French as suis.
Meaning: before noon (adv)
Did you know?
- The word suis is a homonym with the French word for 'I follow', which also happens to be suis from the verb suivre.
- The modern French word suis actually comes from a linguistic 'accident' where the past tense 'I was' influenced the present tense 'I am'.
- In very formal or poetic French, the word order can be flipped to put the subject after suis for dramatic effect.
Examples in context
- Je suis nu !I am naked!This sentence shows suis used to describe a physical state.Tatoeba #7528121 by Micsmithel, translation #4914781 by RobinvanderVliet
- Je suis joli ?Am I handsome?This sentence shows suis used to ask a question about a quality.Tatoeba #3487857 by Aiji, translation #3487859 by Ricardo14
- Je suis à bord.I am on board.This sentence shows suis used to indicate a location.Tatoeba #10363004 by sacredceltic, translation #10363003 by sacredceltic
- Le rendez-vous est fixé à 10h du matin.The appointment is scheduled for 10 AM.
- On se retrouve à la plage à 9h du mat' ?Shall we meet at the beach at 9 AM?
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are planning a meeting time.
- HugoOn se voit demain à dix heures ?Shall we meet tomorrow at ten o'clock?
- ChloéOui, je suis disponible le matin.Yes, I am available in the morning.
- HugoParfait, je suis d'accord pour cet horaire.Perfect, I agree with that time.
- ChloéC'est noté, à demain !Noted, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
