E.T.
The French word et means 'and'.
et is the standard way to say the English word 'and'. It is used to connect words, phrases or clauses in a sentence.
Meaning: Eastern Time (noun)
Which one should you use?
While et is the standard conjunction, you may encounter alternatives depending on the tone of your conversation. Ainsi que serves as a more formal and sophisticated way to say 'as well as' or 'and', whereas En plus is used in informal speech to highlight something extra or to say 'besides' or 'moreover'.
Did you know?
- The phrase et alors is used as a rhetorical challenge meaning 'so what', shifting the word et from a connector to a tool for dismissiveness.
- When et is used in the expression et voilà, it does not function as a connector between two things but serves as a celebratory marker that a task is complete.
- In French, using et to start a sentence is traditionally considered a grammatical error in formal writing, whereas starting sentences with 'And' is common and accepted in English.
Examples in context
- Marie et Pierre sont allés au cinéma.Marie and Pierre went to the cinema.
- J'ai invité mes amis ainsi que mes collègues à la fête.I invited my friends as well as my colleagues to the party.
- Ce roman est captivant et, de plus, il est très bien écrit.This novel is captivating, and furthermore, it is very well written.
- Je suis allé chez le boulanger et puis j'ai acheté des croissants.I went to the bakery and then I bought some croissants.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are scheduling a video call.
- ChloéOn s'appelle à 15h E.T. ?Shall we call each other at 3 p.m. E.T.?
- GabrielOui, c'est parfait pour moi.Yes, that works perfectly for me.
- ChloéJe note ça dans mon calendrier.I'll put that in my calendar.
- GabrielMerci, Gabriel a hâte d'en discuter.Thanks, Gabriel is looking forward to discussing it.
