Qu'ayant (en. Having)

/kɛ ɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

conjunction

Indicates a condition or circumstance.

Having finished his work, he decided to go out.

Qu'ayant terminé son travail, il décida de sortir.

Emphasizes possession in an assertion.

Having so many projects, she is always busy.

Qu'ayant tant de projets, elle est toujours occupée.

Used to introduce a subordinate clause.

Having passed his exam, he was very happy.

Qu'ayant réussi son examen, il était très heureux.

Formed from the conjunction 'que' and the present participle of the verb 'avoir'.

having the time

meaning having sufficient time to do something.

qu'ayant le temps

having a need for

indicating the necessity of something.

qu'ayant besoin de

have

verb that means to possess.

avoir

possess

having something in one's possession.

posséder

Generally used to express a condition.

Having needed help, she asked her friends.

Qu'ayant besoin d'aide, elle a demandé à ses amis.

Expresses a favorable situation.

Having good luck, he won the lottery.

Qu'ayant de la chance, il a gagné à la loterie.