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"And" in French: et
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And in French is et. Pain et fromage means bread and cheese. It links words and clauses the same way and does in English.
Ordering food
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How to pronounce et
Say it
ay
/e/
Et sounds like ay (as in day, without a strong y glide). It is not pronounced like English et.
"And" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| et | and Default linker. | Default linker. |
| et puis | and then / and also Adding a next point. | Adding a next point. |
| et toi ? | and you? Turning the question back. | Turning the question back. |
| et cetera | and so on Often written etc. | Often written etc. |
How to use et in real life
- 1Ordering food
Je voudrais du pain et du beurre.
I'd like some bread and butter.
Et links two items.
- 2Plans
On marche et après on boit un café.
We'll walk and then have a coffee.
Et joins actions.
- 3Introducing people
Voici Léa et son frère.
This is Léa and her brother.
Et between names.
Mistakes English speakers make with et
Incorrect: Pain est fromage.
Correct: Pain et fromage.
Est means is; et means and. They sound similar but spell differently.
Incorrect: Toi and moi.
Correct: Toi et moi.
Use et, not English and.
Good to know
Learners mix et and est because both can sound like ay. In writing, et is and; est is is. In speech, context usually makes it clear: tu es là ? vs pain et eau.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing a picnic
ChatPal
Tu prends du fromage et des fruits ?
Are you taking cheese and fruit?
You
Oui, fromage et raisins secs.
Yes, cheese and raisins.
ChatPal
Parfait. Eau et serviettes aussi.
Perfect. Water and napkins too.
You
C'est noté.
Got it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "And" in French
How do you say and in French?
Et.
How do you pronounce et?
Like ay.
What is the difference between et and est?
Et = and; est = is (from être).
How do you say and you?
Et toi ?
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