Allèrent (en. Went)
/alʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Conjugated form of the verb 'aller' used in the present subjunctive.
They must have gone to the meeting.
Il faut qu'ils allèrent à la réunion.
Expresses uncertainty or desire regarding a movement.
It is possible that they went to see the movie together.
Il est possible qu'ils allèrent voir le film ensemble.
Expresses an uncertain condition in the past.
If they had gone to the party, they would have seen their friends.
S'ils allèrent à la fête, ils auraient vu leurs amis.
Etymology
From the verb 'aller' with a dialectal inflection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It's better that they went.
It's preferable that they go.
Il vaut mieux qu'ils allèrent
If they must have gone.
If it's necessary for them to go.
S'il faut qu'ils allèrent
I would like them to have gone.
I wish for them to go.
J'aimerais qu'ils allèrent
Related Words
go
Movement from one place to another.
aller
comes
Arrives or moves towards the speaker.
vient
to go
To go somewhere, usually for a purpose.
se rendre