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being in French

being in French is étant donné que, être, créature — being means a living creature, especially in phrases like "human being.".

being in French

étant donné que
conj
être
noun
A living creature.
créature
noun
A living creature.
être
noun
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
existence
noun
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

What does "being" mean?

  1. noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
    "Every human being deserves basic dignity."
  2. noun The state of existing; existence itself.
    "The poem reflects on the mystery of being and what it means to live."
  3. conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).
    "Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors."
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being in a sentence

  • Every human being deserves basic dignity.
  • Scientists wonder whether any living being could survive on that planet.
  • The poem reflects on the mystery of being and what it means to live.
  • He lay awake wondering about being, and why anything exists at all.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "being" in French?
"being" in French is étant donné que, être, créature. being means: A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
How do you use "being" in a sentence?
Example: "Every human being deserves basic dignity." In French, "being" is étant donné que, être, créature.
Are there other ways to say "being" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "being": étant donné que, être, créature, existence.
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