Allaient (en. Were going)

/a.lɛ/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To leave or go away quickly.
He said he was going, then he left in a flash.
Il a dit qu'il allait, puis il est parti en un éclair.
To be on the way to something.
They were going to the party, except they got lost on the way.
Ils allaient à la fête, sauf qu'ils se sont perdus en chemin.