English–French

“exist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgziste/

Example

Il existe un problème.

There is a problem.

Illustration for exister (exist)

How to say “exist” in French

“Exist” in French is exister.

A presence that stands as real in the outer world or in the mind.

Full entry for exister: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with exister

Il existe plusieurs solutions simples.

Several simple solutions exist.

Tips for using exister

  • For simple presence in conversation, il y a is often more natural than il existe, which commonly sounds formal or analytical.

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