en être

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to be of it. The sense of involvement may be from être de la partie or a similar expression. For the LGBTQ sense, compare English be one.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.n‿ɛtʁ/
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Verb

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en être

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see en,‎ être.
  2. to have arrived at something; to be somewhere; to be in a certain situation; to stand somewhere
    C’est là où en est la question en ce moment.
    That is where the issue now stands.
    Il en a été de même pour de nombreux producteurs cette année.
    The situation was the same for many producers this year.
    J’en suis à me demander si je devrais changer d’emploi.
    I'm starting to wonder if I should change jobs.
    Nous trancherons la question quand nous en serons à ce stade.
    We will decide the question when we get to that stage.
    Voyons ce qu’il en est.
    Let us consider that issue.
  3. (informal) to be game, to be in
  4. (informal or derogatory) to be part of the LGBTQ community
    J’ai l’impression qu’il en est.
    I have a feeling that he's gay.

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