No. 3,072 in French
obtenant
"Obtaining."
In a sentence
En obtenant son diplôme, il a réalisé son rêve.
By obtaining his diploma, he achieved his dream.
The word 'obtenant' is used as a present participle, forming part of an adverbial phrase that expresses how the action of achieving his dream was accomplished.
Ils progressent dans leur carrière en obtenant des certifications.
They are progressing in their careers by obtaining certifications.
'Obtenant' is again a present participle used in an adverbial clause to describe the action of progressing in their careers.
Nous avons célébré sa réussite en obtenant ce prix célèbre.
We celebrated his success by obtaining this famous prize.
Here, 'obtenant' serves as a present participle within an adverbial phrase that modifies the act of celebrating his success.
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