En tant que
Example: En tant que professeur, il doit toujours être patient avec ses élèves.
Definition
"En tant que" is a French expression used to indicate a role, capacity, or function that someone holds, often translated as "as" or "in the capacity of." For example, it expresses the position or status from which someone acts or speaks.
Translations
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As -
En calidad de -
Als -
Com a -
Als
Etymology
The expression "En tant que" comes from the French words 'en' meaning 'in,' 'tant' meaning 'so much' or 'as much,' and 'que' meaning 'that' or 'as.' Together, they form a phrase used to specify a particular role or status. Did you know it literally suggests 'in so much as' someone holds a certain position?
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