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    Furent (en. Were)

    /fyʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a state or action completed in the past.
    They were very happy about the announcement.
    Ils furent très heureux de l'annonce.
    Used in passive constructions.
    The decisions were made unanimously.
    Les décisions furent prises à l'unanimité.
    Used in narratives or historical descriptions.
    In 1789, they were the actors of change.
    En 1789, ils furent les acteurs du changement.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'to be', from Latin 'essere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they agreed
    They were in agreement.
    ils furent d'accord
    we were witnesses
    We were witnesses.
    nous fûmes témoins
    you were invited
    You were invited.
    vous furent conviés

    Related Words

    be
    Verb used to indicate existence or state.
    être
    state
    Condition or situation in which someone or something is found.
    état
    existence
    State of being, fact of existing.
    existence

    Slang Meanings

    Were used in a familiar context to mean that something was good.
    It was great; they were at their best!
    C'était top, ils furent au maximum!
    Sometimes used sarcastically to evoke a state of dissatisfaction.
    They were excellent... in their incompetence.
    Ils furent excellent... dans leur incompétence.