Breakdown of L'enseignement est fondamental, étant donné que les élèves apprennent vite.
être
to be
vite
fast, quickly
apprendre
to learn
l'élève
the pupil, the student (m)
étant donné que
given that
l'enseignement
the education (m)
fondamental
fundamental
Questions & Answers about L'enseignement est fondamental, étant donné que les élèves apprennent vite.
Why does étant donné que take the indicative mood (apprennent) rather than the subjunctive?
Étant donné que introduces a known, objective fact ("given that"), not a doubt, emotion, or subjective opinion. Because it states reality, it triggers the indicative mood.
Why use l'enseignement here instead of l'éducation?
L'enseignement specifically refers to the act of teaching, academic instruction, or the education system. L'éducation is broader and often refers to general upbringing, manners, and character development, typically provided by parents.
Could I say apprennent rapidement instead of apprennent vite?
Does étant donné need to agree in gender and number with anything in the sentence?
No. When used as a fixed expression in the conjunction étant donné que (meaning "given that"), it is completely invariable. It never changes to agree with the subject or the noun that follows it.
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