soit
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. that is (phrase)
L'agent immobilier perçoit une commission, soit 2 % du prix de vente.The real estate agent receives a commission, that is, 2% of the sale price.
b. that is to say (phrase)
Tu pourras te faire tatouer à tes 18 ans, soit dans deux ans.You can get a tattoo when you turn 18, that is to say, two years from now.
a. let (semi-auxiliary verb)
Soit un triangle ABC rectangle en A.Let ABC be a triangle with a right angle at A.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
(all right)
a. so be it
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(interjection)
Vous ne voulez pas des gâteaux ? Soit. Je vais les donner à Anne.You don't want the cookies? So be it. I'll give them to Anne.
b. very well
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(interjection)
Soit, tu peux regarder la télévision, mais seulement pendant une heure.Very well, you can watch TV, but only for an hour.
c. well, then (interjection)
Nous n'avons rien à manger. - Soit, allons au restaurant.We have nothing to eat. - Well, then let's go to the restaurant.
d. fine (interjection)
L'inspecteur veut me voir ? Soit. Faites-le entrer.The inspector wants to see me? Fine. Let him come in.
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