Do not mingle es - est - et

ES EST OR ET?

Can you make the difference between ES EST and ET? 

Although they sound alike, there is a difference between these words. Let ‘s see this difference.

My name is Céline and I help learners in the French language. 

ES 

It comes from the verb to “être” (to be) and it is conjugated by the 2nd singular person: tu. 

For example: Tu es content ?

Be careful! The final letter is mute. 

EST

Est is the verb être (to be) conjugated by the 3rd singular person (ex: il-elle-on) or by someone or something that we talk about. 

Le chat est malade. 

The cat is sick.

If you have a doubt about the spelling, you can swap est by était.

Le chat était malade.

 ET

Et is a conjunction which is used for several functions: to connect 2 words or 2 clauses and to enumerate several things for example. 

Anne et Nathalie mangent un croissant.

Anne and Nathalie are eating a croissant.

Le cuisinier ajoute dans la casserole, du thym, des feuilles de laurier et du poivre.

The chef adds in the saucepan, thyme,  bay leaves and pepper.

Tous les matins, Pierre se lève et prend sa douche.

Every morning, Pierre gets up and has a shower.