How to Say ‘She is.’ in French
Elle est.
ell eh
[ell eh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Elle" means "she." In French, you often build descriptions in two steps: subject + verb, then the adjective.
🇫🇷 In France: At a French vet clinic, speaking calmly and simply is appreciated, especially when describing an animal's condition.
Phrase Breakdown
Elle
[ell]
she
Subject pronoun used for a female being, here the hen.
Elle respire mal, et Elle est très faible.
She is breathing badly, and she is very weak.
est
[eh]
is
Third-person singular form of être, used to describe a state or condition.
La poule est calme, elle est sous observation.
The hen is calm; she is under observation.
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