être à

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ.tʁ‿a/ ~ /e.tʁ‿a/

Verb

être à

  1. to pertain to; to belong to; to be one's
    Synonym: appartenir
    Ce monde a été à nous, mais maintenant c’est à vous.This world was ours, but now it’s yours.

Usage notes

  • This should preferably not be interrupted by a noun; only used together.