English-French translation for be

English Word: be
French Translation: être

Word Forms: am, been, being

Example Sentences:

I've been living in Paris for 3 years.
J'habite à Paris depuis trois ans.
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I have been learning French for 2 years.
J'étudie le français depuis deux ans.
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How long are the shops open?
Jusqu'à quelle heure les magasins ouvrent ?
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Please be quiet!
Sois tranquille s'il te plaît !
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I was born in Lyon.
Je suis né à Lyon.
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The door was open.
La porte était ouverte.
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I was just joking.
Je blaguais.
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