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    Qu'étant (en. Being)

    /kɛ.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Expresses a condition or state considered.
    Given that he was angry, he couldn't think clearly.
    Qu'étant en colère, il ne pouvait pas penser clairement.
    Introduces a subordinate clause of condition.
    Given her experience, she was promoted.
    Qu'étant donné son expérience, elle a été promue.
    Indicates an underlying situation to a statement.
    Being a good student, he deserves this reward.
    Qu'étant un bon élève, il mérite cette récompense.

    Etymology

    Composed of 'que' and the present participle 'étant' of the verb 'être'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    given that
    Due to a particular condition or circumstance.
    qu'étant donné
    being there
    Indicating presence in a given place.
    qu'étant là
    being what he is
    Acknowledging the nature or condition of a person or thing.
    qu'étant ce qu'il est

    Related Words

    étant
    Present participle of the verb 'être'.
    étant
    état
    Condition or situation in which something is found.
    état

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult situation.
    He is being, he can't do anything.
    Il est qu'étant, il ne peut rien faire.
    Acknowledge a hard-to-accept reality.
    Being that we're going to have to work harder this year.
    Qu'étant qu'on va devoir travailler plus dur cette année.