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    Qu'était (en. What was)

    /k.e.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a situation or state in the past.
    Once upon a time, there was a king.
    Il était une fois un roi.
    Used to describe a previous state or condition.
    How was the weather yesterday?
    Comment était le temps hier ?
    Expresses existence or presence in the past.
    It was a beautiful day.
    C'était un beau jour.

    Etymology

    Conjugated form of the verb 'to be' in French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It was better before
    An expression used to express nostalgia for a past time.
    C'était mieux avant
    What was done?
    A question about what has been accomplished in the past.
    Qu'est-ce qui était fait ?
    What was
    Reference to a previous condition or situation.
    Ce qui était
    There was nothing better than
    Expression to emphasize that something was superior to what exists now.
    Il n'y avait rien de mieux que

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb meaning to exist or to be located.
    être
    was
    Past indicative of the verb to be.
    était
    present
    State of current existence.
    présent

    Slang Meanings

    It was great!
    The concert yesterday? It was great!
    Le concert d'hier ? C'était top !
    Back when it was better
    I remember when it was better, everyone was having fun.
    Je me rappelle, à l'époque où c'était mieux, tout le monde s'amusait.