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    S’agissait (en. Was about)

    /sa.ʒi.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates that the subject concerns something.
    It was a complex problem.
    Il s'agissait d'un problème complexe.
    Used to specify the theme of a discussion.
    In this context, it was about the future of technology.
    Dans ce contexte, il s'agissait de l'avenir de la technologie.
    Impersonal form to describe a situation.
    It was a delicate issue.
    Il s'agissait d'une question délicate.

    Etymology

    From the verb 's'agir', which comes from the verb 'agir' with the added reflexive pronoun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It was about
    This indicates that we are talking about a specific subject.
    Il s'agissait de
    If it was about
    Used to express a hypothesis regarding a subject.
    S'il s'agissait de

    Related Words

    act
    To take action or intervene.
    agir
    subject
    Theme or question discussed.
    sujet
    matter
    A subject, a question, or a discussion topic.
    affaire

    Slang Meanings

    To bring up a subject
    When he said that, it was clearly about his private life.
    Quand il a dit ça, il s’agissait clairement de sa vie privée.
    To approach a question lightly
    The meeting? It was just to say it was about a few minor changes.
    La réunion ? C'était juste pour dire qu'il s'agissait de quelques changements mineurs.