Is 'être' incorrect in this context?

Sebastian S.B2Kwiziq community member

Is 'être' incorrect in this context?

In English I think I'd be more likely to vocalise 2+2 = 4 as "two plus two is four" than either "equals" or "makes".  Would saying "deux plus deux est quatre" sound odd in French?

Asked 3 months ago
CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Sebastian,

Indeed, saying "deux plus deux est quatre" in French would sound odd. This is not how we say it ;-) Not every expression from one language to the next can be translated literally.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Is 'être' incorrect in this context?

In English I think I'd be more likely to vocalise 2+2 = 4 as "two plus two is four" than either "equals" or "makes".  Would saying "deux plus deux est quatre" sound odd in French?

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