How to use i.e. in a sentence

 i.e. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase id est, which means "that is." It's used to clarify or rephrase a statement.

Here are a few examples:

• Example 1: "I love fruits, i.e., apples, bananas, and grapes."
• Example 2: "She's a polyglot, meaning she speaks multiple languages, i.e., English, French, and Spanish."
• Example 3: "We're going to the beach tomorrow, i.e., if it's sunny."

In essence, i.e. is used to introduce an equivalent or explanation of something previously mentioned.