GENERAL INFO

Sont means "are". It is the third-person plural conjugation of the verb "être" (to be).

USAGE

It is used with plural subjects (they, them, or plural nouns) to describe a state, identity, or location.

Examples: "Ils sont français." (They are French.) "Les livres sont sur la table." (The books are on the table.)

TRAPS

Always ensure the subject is plural. Do not confuse sont with "son" (his/her/its) or "s'en" (a pronominal verb particle).

CONJUGATION - 3rd Group

Je suis

Tu es

Il/elle/on est

Nous sommes

Vous êtes

Ils/elles sont