Italian - French Dictionary
/ˈe/
E is the Italian conjunction meaning "and" in French (et). It connects words, phrases, or clauses, and can also mean "or" in certain contexts.
| # | Type | Italian | French |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | conjunction | e used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera | et |
| 2 | conjunction | e inclusive "or" | et |
| 3 | conjunction | e inclusive "or" | ou |
| 4 | conjunction | e used at the end of a list to indicate the last item | et |
| 5 | adverb | e used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered | quid |
| 6 | adverb | e used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered | qu'en est-il de |
Mi piacciono i gatti e i cani.
J'aime les chats et les chiens.
Vorrei caffè e un cornetto.
Je voudrais un café et une viennoiserie.
E allora, cosa ne pensi?
Qu'en est-il de ton avis?
E primarily connects similar items or clauses as a coordinating conjunction. When used at the start of a sentence or question (e.g., "E tu?"), it shifts meaning to invite consideration of someone or something overlooked, equivalent to French "quid" or "qu'en est-il de." Learners often miss this interrogative use.
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