This is the 12268th most frequent French word.
êtres
"Êtres" means "beings" in English.
In this sentence, "êtres" is derived as a conjugated form of "être", used here to indicate a state or condition.
Nous devons être prêts pour le changement.
We must be ready for the change.
In this sentence, "êtres" functions as a noun meaning "beings", referring to humans.
Les êtres humains ont une grande capacité d'adaptation.
Human beings have great adaptability.
Here "êtres" appears within an infinitive form "être", indicating the general state of existence or condition of health.