En train de
"En train de" is a very common French expression used to describe an action in progress — like saying “in the middle of doing something” or simply “doing” in English.
🔤 Structure :
être + en train de + infinitive
✅ Examples:
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Je suis en train de manger.
👉 I am eating / I’m in the middle of eating. -
Nous sommes en train de regarder un film.
👉 We’re watching a movie. -
Elle est en train de dormir.
👉 She’s sleeping.
🧠 Why use it?
To emphasize that something is happening right now — more than just using the present tense.
Compare:
- Il mange. = He eats / He is eating.
- Il est en train de manger. = He is currently eating (right now).
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