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    N’étant (en. Not being)

    /ne.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a state of absence or non-existence.
    Not being there, he missed the meeting.
    N’étant pas là, il a manqué la réunion.
    Introduces a condition that prevents something.
    Not being aware of the danger, he continued.
    N’étant pas conscient du danger, il a continué.
    Used in temporal or causal constructions.
    Not being in touch with them anymore, she no longer receives news.
    N’étant plus en lien avec eux, elle ne reçoit plus de nouvelles.

    Etymology

    The word is derived from the verb 'to be', from the Latin 'esse', used in its negative form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not being on site
    Indicates that someone or something is not present.
    n’étant pas sur place
    not being in a position
    Means that it is impossible to accomplish a task.
    n’étant pas en mesure
    not being in agreement
    Indicates a disagreement or opposition.
    n’étant pas d'accord

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that means to exist or to have a certain nature.
    être
    absence
    State of not being present.
    absence
    non-existence
    Condition of that which does not exist.
    inexistence

    Slang Meanings

    Being in the blur
    He is not being, he doesn’t know what to choose.
    Il n’est n’étant, il ne sait pas quoi choisir.
    Being absent mentally
    He is there physically, but not being, he does not follow the discussion.
    Il est là physiquement, mais n’étant pas, il ne suit pas la discussion.