What does et in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word et in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use et in French.

The word et in French means and, and, and, and, plus, and, vociferously, noisily, left, right, and centre, equidistant from and, midway between and , halfway between and, halfway between and , midway between and, midway between and , halfway between and, at your own risk, at your own peril, at your own risk, indiscriminately, undiscerningly, to be seen and seen again, at your own risk, action and reaction, Adam and Eve, state loud and clear, God helps those who help themselves, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, comings and goings, round trip, return, return ticket, come and go, so?, supersede, so what?, art house, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Arts et Métiers, gradually, in the course of, as, right under 's nose, in broad daylight, summarily, peremptorily, be up and down, have salt and pepper hair, and a bit, construction and public works, tooth and nail, well and truly, blindly obedient, wicked and plain stupid, economic and social assessment, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, lark bunting, six of one and half a dozen of the other, It's the whole enchilada, it's a tall order, that's a tall order, it is a complete transformation, they are like night and day, here and there, I'm fine thanks, and you?, Deposits and Consignments Fund, school library, household and family members certificate, to each his/her own, to each their own, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Guild of Arts and crafts, employer and employee contributions, other half, better half, be between a rock and a hard place, arthouse cinema, repertory cinema, no ifs or buts, clear and accurate, state loud and clear, Information Commissioner's Office, compare apples and oranges, mistake haste for speed, economic and social council, integration and probation officer, under duress, come hell or high water, body and soul, cost, insurance, and freight, healthy balanced cooking, already, CFO, in a joyous and relaxed atmosphere, date and time of departure, haphazardly, carelessly, randomly, swashbuckling, of this and that, every which way, all over, throughout, at great length, at considerable length, on both sides, on either side, fight tooth and nail for, protect the weak and defenceless, dry-cleaning, clamour for, and a half, half past, There's no accounting for taste, a huge amount, Dieu et mon Droit, when I think that, when I consider that, make conflicting arguments, chief financial officer, talk about this and that, chat about this and that, many and varied, damages, Jekyll and Hyde, right to life and death, bread and circuses. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word et

and

conjonction (y compris)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Mon frère et moi partons au ski.
My brother and I are going skiing.

and

conjonction (emphase)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Et dire que je l'ai connue enfant !
And to think I knew him when he was just knee-high.

and

conjonction (par conséquent)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
J'ai tout essayé et je ne sais plus quoi faire.
I've tried everything and I don't know what to do now.

and, plus

conjonction (maths : ajouté à)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Sept et quatre font onze.
Seven and four make eleven.

and

nom masculin (maths : opérateur booléen)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
a et b font 1 si a et b sont égaux à 1.
a and b make 1 if a and b are equal to 1.

vociferously, noisily

locution adverbiale (avec insistance)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cette association de consommateurs demande à cor et à cri l’étiquetage obligatoire de l'huile de palme.

left, right, and centre

locution adverbiale (partout) (UK)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

equidistant from and

locution adverbiale (juste au milieu de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le parc se trouve à équidistance de l'école et de la maison.

midway between and , halfway between and

(vers le milieu) (distance)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nous habitons à mi-chemin entre Paris et Marseille.
We live midway between Paris and Marseille.

halfway between and , midway between and

(entre deux choses)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
C'est à mi-chemin entre la gymnastique et la danse.
It's a cross between gymnastics and dance.

midway between and , halfway between and

locution adverbiale (qui mêle deux caractéristiques)

at your own risk, at your own peril

locution adverbiale (en assumant tous les risques)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il prend cette décision à ses risques et périls.

at your own risk

(en connaissant les dangers)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

indiscriminately, undiscerningly

locution adverbiale (à mauvais escient)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il faut qu'il apprenne à réfléchir avant de parler : il s'exprime toujours à tort et à travers.

to be seen and seen again

locution adjectivale (qui mérite d'être vu)

at your own risk

(cela n'engage que votre responsabilité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

action and reaction

nom féminin (lois des forces physiques) (physics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Adam and Eve

nom propre (premier couple biblique) (Bible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dieu créa Adam et Ève le sixième jour.

state loud and clear

locution verbale (clamer, faire savoir)

God helps those who help themselves

(travail, tu seras récompensé)

Ali Baba and the forty thieves

nom propre masculin (récit arabe des Mille et Une Nuits)

comings and goings

nom féminin (passage répété)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Difficile de se concentrer avec toutes ces allées et venues !

round trip

nom masculin (voyage, trajet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour ce déménagement nous avons fait de très nombreux allers et retours.

return, return ticket

nom masculin (billet de transport) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je viens d'acheter un aller et retour pour Paris dimanche prochain.

come and go

locution verbale (faire de fréquents passages)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

so?

adverbe (familier (cela ne change rien)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Tu n'y crois pas ? Et alors ?
You don't believe it? So?

supersede

locution verbale (se substitue à)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce contrat annule et remplace celui du 18 mai 2016.
This contract supersedes that of 18th May 2016.

so what?

adverbe (quel est le problème ?)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Il mange trop. Et puis après ? Qu'est-ce que ça peut faire ?
He eats too much. So what? What does it matter?

art house

nom masculin (cinéma indépendant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'art et essai est un genre plutôt culturel. Le cinéma d'art et essai doit répondre à des critères précis, comme ceux de découverte et de recherche notamment.

Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Arts et Métiers

nom propre masculin pluriel (grande école française)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les Arts et Métiers forment des ingénieurs généralistes.

gradually

locution adverbiale (petit à petit, progressivement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
La technique, ça s'apprend au fur et à mesure.
Give me the information as we go along.

in the course of

(progressivement par rapport à [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Au fur et à mesure du procès, l'accusé change sa version des faits.

as

locution conjonction (plus [qch] est fait)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Au fur et à mesure que tu m'expliques, je comprends de mieux en mieux.
I understand better and better as you explain to me.

right under 's nose

locution adverbiale (devant les yeux de [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les malfaiteurs ont volé ce tableau au nez et à la barbe des gardiens.
The criminals stole the painting right under the noses of the watchmen.

in broad daylight

locution adverbiale (sans se cacher)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ces voyous ont dégradé cette sculpture au vu et au su de tous.
Those hooligans defaced that sculpture in broad daylight.

summarily, peremptorily

locution adverbiale (figuré (sans succès, honteusement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Le joueur parisien a quitté le club avec pertes et fracas.

be up and down

locution verbale (avoir le moral fluctuant) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Depuis la mort de son mari, elle a des hauts et des bas.

have salt and pepper hair

locution verbale (avoir des cheveux grisonnants) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

and a bit

(familier (et quelques unités)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il reste 10 euros et des bananes dans mon porte-monnaie. Notre train part à 9 heures et des bananes.
There are 10 euros and some small change left in my wallet.

construction and public works

nom masculin (activités de construction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les économistes ont coutume de dire que quand le bâtiment et travaux publics va bien, l'économie va bien.
Economists tend to say that when construction and public works is going well, the economy is going well.

tooth and nail

locution adverbiale (avec acharnement) (figurative)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Oui, je me suis battu bec et ongles pour arriver là où je suis.

well and truly

adverbe (indiscutablement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Eh oui, c'est bel et bien fini entre le couple hollywoodien.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The team was well and truly thrashed.

blindly obedient

locution adjectivale (familier, péjoratif (docile et peu réfléchi)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

wicked and plain stupid

locution adjectivale (élémentaire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Contrairement à ce que vous pensez, ces caméras ne sont pas là pour faire du flicage bête et méchant mais aident la police à vous protéger.

economic and social assessment

nom masculin (bilan d'entreprise)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

nom propre (conte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Leurs parents leur lisaient Blanche-Neige et les sept nains avant de dormir.

lark bunting

nom masculin (type de pinson) (bird)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

six of one and half a dozen of the other

(c'est la même chose) (colloquial)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

It's the whole enchilada

(figuré, familier (c'est la totale, on a droit à tout) (US, figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's a tall order, that's a tall order

(c'est très difficile) ([sth] difficult)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it is a complete transformation

(figuré (c'est un grand changement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

they are like night and day

(figuré (c'est une grande différence) (figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

here and there

locution adverbiale (en différents endroits)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il y a des jonquilles çà et là dans notre jardin.

I'm fine thanks, and you?

(Tout va bien et toi ?)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
- Salut, Pierre, ça va ? - Ça va et toi ?

Deposits and Consignments Fund

nom féminin (France (établissement financier publique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

school library

nom masculin (médiathèque scolaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Aujourd'hui, il y a un centre de documentation et d'information dans tous les lycées et collèges de France.

household and family members certificate

nom masculin (Sénégal (attestation administrative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

to each his/her own, to each their own

(familier (que chacun s'occupe de ce qu'il connaît)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

nom féminin (établissement public dédié aux entreprises) (business association)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les chambres de commerce et d'industrie organisent aussi des projets de développement.

Guild of Arts and crafts

nom féminin (France (regroupement de professionnels)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

employer and employee contributions

nom féminin pluriel (salaires et taxes de l'employeur)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

other half, better half

(époux, compagnon)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je ne sais pas si nous sommes libres ce week-end, il faut que je demande à ma chère et tendre. Alors, ton cher et tendre va bien ?

be between a rock and a hard place

locution verbale (figuré (choisir entre deux maux) (US, figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

arthouse cinema, repertory cinema

nom masculin (cinéma indépendant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les cinémas Art et Essai peuvent bénéficier de subventions.

no ifs or buts, clear and accurate

locution adjectivale (évident, indiscutable)

Au moins, comme ça c'est clair et net !

state loud and clear

locution verbale (dire [qch] à tous)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le condamné n'a pourtant jamais cessé de clamer haut et fort son innocence.

Information Commissioner's Office

nom propre féminin (surveillance de l'informatique) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

compare apples and oranges

locution verbale (comparer ce qui n'est pas comparable)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

mistake haste for speed

locution verbale (réagir trop vite)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
À confondre vitesse et précipitation, on commet parfois des erreurs stupides.

economic and social council

nom masculin (institution politique et sociale) (politics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

integration and probation officer

nom masculin (conseiller suivant les détenus)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le conseiller d'insertion et de probation prépare la réinsertion des futurs ex-détenus.

under duress

locution adjectivale (soutenu (obligé)

Contraint et forcé, il a dû donner tout ce qu'il avait.

come hell or high water

locution adverbiale (figuré (fermement, sans faiblir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce militant défendra son parti contre vents et marées.

body and soul

locution adverbiale (totalement, complètement)

cost, insurance, and freight

nom masculin (montant d'une transaction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

healthy balanced cooking

nom féminin (plats bon pour la santé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Une cuisine saine et équilibrée fait attention à une consommation d'aliments divers et variés.

already

locution adverbiale (soutenu (dès maintenant)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Nous savons d'ores et déjà que le coureur français ne participera aux Jeux olympiques du fait d'une blessure.
We already know that the French runner will not participate in the Olympics because of an injury.

CFO

nom masculin et féminin (abr (directeur administratif et financier) (initialism)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

in a joyous and relaxed atmosphere

locution adverbiale (avec entrain)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

date and time of departure

(moment du départ)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

haphazardly, carelessly, randomly

locution adverbiale (fait de tout et n'importe quoi)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cette cabane est faite de bric et de broc, j'espère qu'elle résistera à la tempête.

swashbuckling

locution adjectivale (roman historique avec duels et escrime)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le roman d'Alexandre Dumas, « Les trois mousquetaires », est un célèbre exemple de roman de cape et d'épée.

of this and that

(de différentes choses)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le buffet était composé de choses et d'autres.

every which way

locution adverbiale (en longueur, largeur et transversale) (informal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai déjà parcouru ce magasin de long en large et en travers.

all over, throughout

locution adverbiale (figuré (partout)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Les policiers ont fouillé de long en large et en travers cette pièce sans trouver d'indice.

at great length, at considerable length

locution adverbiale (figuré (en détail)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai expliqué ce théorème à ma petite sœur de long en large et en travers mais elle ne comprend toujours rien.

on both sides, on either side

locution adverbiale (d'un côté et de l'autre)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il y avait des arbres de part et d'autre du chemin.
There were trees on both sides of the road.

fight tooth and nail for

locution verbale (défendre avec virulence [qch] ou [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les féministes défendent bec et ongles les droits des femmes.

protect the weak and defenceless

locution verbale (prendre le parti des plus faibles)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

dry-cleaning

nom masculin (lavage par solvant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le dégraissage et nettoyage à sec emploient souvent des produits dangereux à la santé.

clamour for

locution verbale (réclamer avec insistance) (UK)

and a half

locution adjectivale (et la moitié de l'unité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce chapitre fait trois pages et demie. Mon petit frère a 10 ans et demi. Ce film dure une heure et demie.
This chapter is three and a half pages. My little brother is ten and a half. That film goes on for an hour and a half.

half past

locution adjectivale (et 30 minutes) (time)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il est midi et demi. Il est 10 heures et demie.
It's half ten.

There's no accounting for taste

(à chacun ses préférences)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

a huge amount

(familier (beaucoup d'argent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je ne gagne pas des mille et des cents, mais j'aime mon métier.

Dieu et mon Droit

(devise britannique) (UK Royal motto)

when I think that, when I consider that

(quand je pense que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Dire que ce grand scientifique, je l'ai connu alors qu'il ne savait pas encore marcher !

make conflicting arguments

locution verbale (raconter n'importe quoi)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

chief financial officer

(membre de la direction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

talk about this and that, chat about this and that

locution verbale (évoquer différents sujets)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
On a discuté de choses et d'autres devant un café.

many and varied

locution adjectivale (emphase pour divers)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

damages

nom masculin pluriel (indemnités)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Après son accident, Pierre a reçu des dommages et intérêts de la part de son assureur.

Jekyll and Hyde

nom masculin (personne à double personnalité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Choisis ton jour pour faire ta demande, car Julian est un Dr Jekyll et Mr Hyde.

right to life and death

nom masculin (droit seigneurial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

bread and circuses

(à manger et de la distraction) (figurative)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

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