What does étant donné in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word étant donné in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use étant donné in French.
The word étant donné in French means given, given that. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word étant donné
givenlocution adverbiale (au vu de) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Étant donné les circonstances, il vaut mieux remettre ça à plus tard. Given the circumstances, we would be better off postponing it. |
given thatlocution conjonction (vu que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Étant donné que nous ne savons pas combien de personnes viendront, nous avons prévu large. Given that we do not know how many people are coming, we have provided for additional guests. |
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