No. 740 in French

êtes

"Êtes" means "are" (second person plural form of "être").

In a sentence

Vous êtes très aimable.
You are very kind.
In this sentence, 'êtes' is used as the second person plural present tense form of 'être' (to be), addressing someone politely or a group.
Est-ce que vous êtes ici pour la réunion?
Are you here for the meeting?
Here, 'êtes' is again the second person plural of 'être', used in a question to confirm someone's presence.
Vous êtes invités à la fête ce soir.
You are invited to the party tonight.
In this example, 'êtes' serves as the linking verb in a passive construction, indicating the state of being invited.

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