French 101 verb
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue French 101 verb from the New York Times Daily for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
French 101 verb (4)
Answer
The answer to French 101 verb is To Be (4 letters).
Why does To Be fit this clue?
This clue uses a course reference to point to ETRE, the French verb meaning 'to be.' French 101 refers to an introductory French language course, where students learn fundamental verbs as building blocks of the language. ETRE is typically the first verb taught in beginner French classes because it serves as both a main verb and an auxiliary verb in compound tenses. The verb conjugates irregularly (je suis, tu es, il est), making it essential to memorize early in French study.
What does French 101 verb mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
101
noun
•introductory or basic level course (as in 'Chemistry 101')
French
adjective
•relating to France or the French language
verb
noun
•a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue French 101 verb has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
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What does To Be mean?
verb
•the most basic verb in French (être) taught in introductory classes, meaning to exist or to have identity
How to use To Be in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word To Be.
•“Students in French 101 learn that 'être' means 'to be' in English.”
•“My dream is to be a successful writer someday.”
•“The meeting is scheduled to be held at 3 PM tomorrow.”
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Frequently asked questions about French 101 verb
- What is the answer to French 101 verb?
- The answer is To Be (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to French 101 verb have?
- The answer has 4 letters: To Be.
- How many times has French 101 verb appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
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