How is the word était translated from French to English

English translation
être
verb

Se trouvait dans un état ou un lieu.

Was in a state or place.

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  • Il était très fatigué hier soir. — He was very tired last night.

  • Où était la clé pendant tout ce temps ? — Where was the key all this time?

  • La salle était pleine quand nous sommes arrivés. — The room was full when we arrived.

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