Verbs that take être as a helping verb in the passé composé: Dr. and Mrs. Vandertramp were born in Germany. When Dr. Vandertramp became a Dr., Dr. and Mrs. Vandertramp went to France to celebrate the occasion. They arrived at the hotel late on a Friday. They went out to get something to eat and came back to the hotel. The next morning, they left early to visit all the known places. After visiting the Louvres and Notre Dame, they entered into a café to have lunch. The next landmark: the Eiffel Tower! After eating, Dr. and Mrs. Vandertramp went to the Eiffel Tower. Instead of taking the elevator, they went up using the stairs. They stayed on the top platform for three hours! Finally, they went down, again using the steps. All of a sudden, Dr. Vandertrampl fell, went over the banister and came crashing down on the concrete some thousand feet below! He died. Mrs. Vandertramp, distraught, returned to the hotel to get their things, and returned to Germany alone. Their son was born without a father. Devenir Revenir Monter Rentrer Sortir Venir Arriver Naitre Descendre Entrer Rester Tomber Retourner Aller Mourir Partir