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    S'opérait (en. Was operating)

    /s‿o.pe.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates an action that was supposed to be occurring in the past.
    It was hoped that it would rain that night.
    Il s'opérait qu'il allait pleuvoir cette nuit-là.
    Expresses an expectation or hope regarding a past event.
    She was hoping for a quick response from her friend.
    Elle s'opérait à une réponse rapide de son ami.
    Evokes a situation that was developing in a particular context.
    The economy was performing positively during that period.
    L'économie s'opérait de façon positive durant cette période.

    Etymology

    Pronominal verb derived from the verb 'opérer', meaning 'to act' or 'to produce an effect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to operate in the shadows
    To act discreetly, without being noticed.
    s'opérer dans l'ombre
    to bring about a change
    To effect a transformation or modification.
    s'opérer un changement
    to occur in stages
    To proceed in a gradual manner.
    s'opérer par étapes

    Related Words

    to operate
    To carry out an action or achieve something.
    opérer
    operation
    Action of producing an effect or achieving a goal.
    opération
    operative
    Relating to action or implementation.
    opératoire

    Slang Meanings

    A word used to describe a situation that is not happening as planned.
    This project was hoped for, but everything fell through.
    Ce projet s'opérait, mais tout est tombé à l'eau.
    Used to signify that something is not being realized.
    It's a mess; it never worked out as planned.
    C'est la galère; ça s'opérait jamais comme prévu.