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Why is vu used in this case to mean since in this case? Also is there anything similar to this that we could use the same way? Thank you

I think the more I listen to French, the worse I get...

I'm so depressed!

"Hi, "Les étudiants ont été accueillis par le directeur ce matin." Why not:- "Les étudiants étaient accueillis par le directeur ce matin." I've been pondering why the first is correct but the second verb construction isn't. I realise the Kwiziq sentence is presented in a passive voice but it seems to me to be saying "they had been welcomes by the director this morning" rather than "were welcomes". Any guidance gratefully accepted, Edward"