The Subjunctivisor!
Does étant donné que require the subjunctive?
No, étant donné que does not take the subjunctive:
Par exemple…
Étant donné que tu as menti…
Given that you lied…
Étant donné (que) is a presentative.
The Subjunctivisor! | Subjunctive lesson
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