est souvent

is often

→ être
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is often Used to describe something that happens frequently or is often true.
FR: Le musée est souvent fermé le lundi.
EN: The museum is often closed on Mondays.

Le fleuve Kiso est souvent appelé le Rhin du Japon.

The Kiso River is often called the Rhine of Japan.

La philosophie est souvent considérée comme difficile.

Philosophy is often considered difficult.

Une lumière rouge est souvent utilisée comme un signal de danger.

A red light is often used as a danger signal.

Croyez-moi sur parole, un commissaire est souvent menacé.

Take my word for it, a commissioner is often threatened.

— The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir (2008)

Votre nom est souvent mentionné au parti.

Your name is often mentioned at the party.

— La Vie des autres (2006)

Atlas est souvent représenté portant la Terre sur ses épaules.

Atlas is often depicted carrying the Earth on his shoulders.

Il est souvent sorti.

He often went out.

— Lust, Caution (2007)