Tu as and tu es

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Tu as and tu es

When are you supposed to use them, please state the circumstances you use them in and if you don't mind, an example too. 

Asked 3 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Tu as -- you have
Tu es -- you are

Different from English, there are a few occasions where you'd use avoir instead of être:

Tu as 5 ans. -- You "have" 5 years: you are 5 years old
Tu as faim. -- You "have hunger": you are hungry.
Tu as soif. -- You "have thirst": you are thirsty.

CélineNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Infamous,

To supplement Chris's answer, you can find 2 links below:

French Expressions with Avoir

French Idioms with Être

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Tu as and tu es

When are you supposed to use them, please state the circumstances you use them in and if you don't mind, an example too. 

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