soit
either
The French word 'soit' is equivalent to the English word 'either'. In French, 'soit' is used to present two or more possibilities, similar to how 'either' is used in English. However, it's important to note the context while using 'soit' because it also means 'is' in conditional phrases or 'let it be' in certain contexts.
Example sentences using: soit
Il est important que chaque détail soit pris en compte.
It's important that every detail is taken into account.
In this sentence, 'soit' is used as a subordinate conjunction meaning 'is'. The conjunction 'que' precedes 'soit' to indicate that what follows is a required condition.
Il faut que tu sois prêt à 8 heures soit dans une heure.
You need to be ready by 8 o'clock, which is in an hour.
Here, 'soit' is used to explain the time '8 o'clock' by saying 'which is in an hour'.
Soit tu travailles dur, soit tu échoues.
Either you work hard, or you fail.
In this phrase, 'soit' is used twice, and in both instances it works as a conjunction meaning 'either' or 'or'.
Que ce soit clair, je ne veux plus te revoir.
Let it be clear, I do not want to see you again.
In this sentence, 'soit' is combined with 'que' to express a wish or a condition. It could be translated as 'let it be'.
Je veux que tout soit parfait.
I want everything to be perfect.
Here, 'soit' is used as a subjunctive form of 'être' meaning 'to be'. It indicates the speaker's desire for everything to be perfect.
Je ne sais pas si cela soit possible.
I don't know if that is possible.
In this context, 'soit' is used as a subordinate conjunction meaning 'is'. It indicates uncertainty about the possibility of something.
Elle veut que sa chambre soit propre.
She wants her room to be clean.
In this sentence, 'soit' is used as a subjunctive form of 'être' to express a requirement or a wish.
Soit il ne comprend pas, soit il fait semblant.
Either he doesn't understand, or he is pretending.
Here, 'soit' is used twice in a similar way to the English 'either... or...' to present two possible scenarios.
Que la paix soit avec toi.
Peace be with you.
In this phrase, 'soit' is used as a subjunctive form of 'être', expressing a wish or a blessing.
Il se pourrait soit qu'il soit en retard, soit qu'il ait oublié notre rendez-vous.
It could be either he is late, or he forgot our appointment.
In this sentence, 'soit' is used twice to present two possible reasons for someone's absence.