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    S'étant (en. Having)

    /sə tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a previous state or condition.
    Having calmed down, he was able to think more clearly.
    S'étant calmé, il a pu réfléchir plus clairement.
    Used to describe an action preceding another.
    Having prepared well in advance, he passed the exam.
    S'étant préparé longtemps à l'avance, il a réussi l'examen.
    Refers to an action already accomplished within a context of reflection.
    She, having committed to this project, wishes to see it through.
    Elle, s'étant engagée dans ce projet, souhaite le mener à bien.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'être' with the reflexive pronoun 'se', expressing a state or condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    having managed well
    Succeeding in a difficult situation.
    s'étant bien débrouillé
    having realized
    Becoming aware of something.
    s'étant rendu compte
    having taken an interest in
    Paying attention to or giving importance to something.
    s'étant intéressé à

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that indicates existence or presence.
    être
    state
    Condition or situation of a person or thing.
    état
    to become
    To move from one state to another.
    devenir

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know.
    He is always in the know, never on the sidelines.
    Il est toujours s'étant, jamais à l'écart.
    To be at ease in a situation.
    Being in the group, he felt relaxed.
    S'étant dans le groupe, il s'est senti relaxé.