How can they be the same word? Is soit 'to be'?

Malcolm T.A2Kwiziq community member

How can they be the same word? Is soit 'to be'?

This question relates to:French lesson "Soit ... soit ... = Either ... or..."

Asked 8 years ago

LauraNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Malcolm,

Yes, technically "soit" is the subjunctive of être, meaning "be." But the French conjunction soit ... soit needs to be understood as a set phrase. If it helps, you can think of if as "whether it be ... or it be ..."

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Terri R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Where might I find the mini quiz for this lesson? I seem to have lost several mini quizzes today. Thank you, Terri

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How can they be the same word? Is soit 'to be'?

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