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    S’étaient (en. Were)

    /se.ɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Pronominal form of the verb 'être' in the plural in the imperfect.
    They had prepared for the party.
    Ils s'étaient préparés pour la fête.
    Expresses a past state or condition of multiple subjects.
    The children had a lot of fun at the park.
    Les enfants s’étaient bien amusés au parc.
    Indicates a reference moment in the past.
    They had already met before that day.
    Elles s’étaient déjà rencontrées avant ce jour.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'être' in pronominal form in the imperfect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    had met
    They had a previous meeting.
    s'étaient rencontrés
    had engaged
    They had made a commitment.
    s'étaient engagés
    had agreed
    They had reached an agreement.
    s'étaient entendus

    Related Words

    to be
    State verb, indicates existence or condition.
    être
    was
    Singular form of the verb 'être' in the imperfect.
    était
    are
    Form of the verb 'être' in the present, plural.
    sont