How is the word c’était translated from French to English

English translation
it was
verb

Marque, à l’imparfait, qu’une chose ou une situation avait telle qualité.

Marks, in the imperfect tense, that a thing or situation had a certain quality.

[setɛ]

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  • C’était généreux de ta part d’aider aux préparatifs. — It was generous of you to help with the preparations.

  • C’était vraiment nécessaire, ce changement de programme ? — Was that change of schedule really necessary?

  • C’était un moment vraiment inoubliable ! — It was a truly unforgettable moment!

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