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L'esprit est important.

L'esprit est important.
The mind is important.
FromLesson 12inHardcore French

Breakdown of L'esprit est important.

être
to be
important
important
l'esprit
the mind

Questions & Answers about L'esprit est important.

What does L'esprit mean in English?
L'esprit translates to "the spirit" in English. Depending on the context, it can also imply "the mind" or even the "attitude" of a person or group.
Why is the article written as L'esprit instead of Le esprit?
In French, when a definite article (Le or La) is placed before a noun beginning with a vowel or a mute h, it contracts to L' for smoother pronunciation. Since esprit starts with a vowel sound, Le esprit becomes L'esprit.
What role does the word est play in this sentence?
Est is the third person singular form of the verb être, which means "is" in English. It acts as the linking verb in this sentence connecting the subject (L'esprit) to the adjective (important).
How does the adjective important agree with the noun esprit?
In French, adjectives must match the noun they describe in both gender and number. Since esprit is a masculine singular noun, the adjective remains important. If the noun were feminine, the adjective would typically change to importante.
Are there any pronunciation or liaison issues to be aware of in L'esprit est important?
Yes, there are some helpful pronunciation points. The contraction in L'esprit means you smoothly blend the article and the noun (pronounced like /lɛs.pʁi/). Additionally, while speaking, be attentive to liaisons—although est is pronounced simply as /ɛ/ (with its final t silent), you can sometimes connect sounds naturally when speaking quickly in French.
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“How does grammatical gender work in French?”
Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).

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