Here are some examples:
* French: "Etant donné la situation, nous devons agir rapidement."
* English: "Given the situation, we need to act quickly."
* French: "Etant donné son âge, il est remarquablement en forme."
* English: "Considering his age, he is remarkably fit."
* French: "Etant donné le budget limité, nous devons prioriser les dépenses."
* English: "Taking into account the limited budget, we must prioritize spending."