Je suis prêt
In French, 'I am ready' is said as Je suis prêt.
This phrase is used to state that you are prepared to perform an action or begin an activity. When you want to say you are ready to do something specific, you typically follow the phrase with the preposition à and a verb.
Which one should you use?
The word prêt means 'ready', which is different from prête, which is a conjugation of the verb prêter meaning 'to lend' or 'to loan'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the phrase Je suis fin(e) prêt(e) is used to mean 'I am all set.'
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the speaker: if the speaker is female, use Je suis prête instead of Je suis prêt.
Did you know?
- The French word prêt shares the same Latin root as the Italian word presto, which is often used in music to indicate a fast tempo.
- In many Romance languages, the concept of being 'ready' is expressed through a word that originally meant 'to be at hand' or 'to be present'. This is seen in the Italian word 'presto', which can mean 'ready' or 'quickly'.
Examples in context
- Je suis prêt à mourir.I am ready to die.This sentence is useful for expressing readiness to face death.Tatoeba #1186879 by sacredceltic, translation #1185673 by Sibelius
- Je suis prêt à t'aider.I am ready to help you.This sentence is useful for expressing readiness to help someone.Tatoeba #6682 by sysko, translation #253098 by CK
- Je suis prêt à te suivre.I am ready to follow you.This sentence is useful for expressing readiness to follow someone.Tatoeba #1330461 by sacredceltic, translation #256764 by CK
- Mme. Dupont, je suis prêt(e) à commencer la réunion.Mrs. Dupont, I am ready to start the meeting.
- Je suis disposé(e) à assumer cette responsabilité.I am ready to take on this responsibility.
- Salut Pierre, je suis prêt(e) à sortir ce soir.Hi Pierre, I am ready to go out tonight.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are preparing to leave for a trip.
- LucasTu es prête, Emma ?Are you ready, Emma?
- EmmaOui, je suis prête.Yes, I am ready.
- LucasParfait, je suis prêt aussi.Perfect, I am ready too.
- EmmaAllons-y !Let's go!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, prêt, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
