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    Étant (en. Being)

    /e.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in a given state.
    This individual being late, the meeting started without him.
    Cet individu étant en retard, la réunion a commencé sans lui.
    It is often used to introduce a circumstance.
    Given the problems, we decided to postpone the project.
    Étant donnés les problèmes, nous avons décidé de postposer le projet.
    Can indicate the continuity of the state.
    The work being completed, we can move on to the next phase.
    Les travaux étant terminés, nous pouvons passer à la phase suivante.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'stans', meaning 'to stand, to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    given that
    Taking into account; since.
    étant donné
    being alive
    Referring to a person who is living.
    étant en vie
    being attentive
    Being attentive to others.
    étant à l'écoute

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb meaning to exist.
    être
    existing
    Which exists, which is present.
    existant

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a better world.
    He said he felt like being in a better world after his trip.
    Il a dit qu'il se sentait étant dans un monde meilleur après son voyage.
    To be lagging behind.
    She is always being when it comes to following trends.
    Elle est toujours étant quand il s'agit de suivre les tendances.