Sentence examples of "were" in English with translation "être"

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The curtains were all open. Les rideaux étaient grands ouverts.

If only I were younger. Si seulement j'étais plus jeune.

You were seen to cook. Tu étais prédisposé à cuisiner.

We were one too many. Nous étions un de trop.

Her desires were fully fullfilled. Ses désirs ont été pleinement assouvis.

Were you at home yesterday? Tu étais chez toi hier ?

All of them were gone. Ils étaient tous partis.

The plot twists were predictable. Les péripéties de l'intrique étaient prévisibles.

I wish I were young. Je souhaiterais être jeune.

Fortunately, no passengers were injured. Heureusement, aucun des passagers n'a été blessé.

Those were his actual words. Ce furent ses paroles exactes.

Curtains and carpets were renewed. Les rideaux et les tapis ont été changés.

The curtains were taken down. Les tentures ont été retirées.

The trees were very scarce. Les arbres étaient très rares.

Glasses and dishes were broken. Des verres et des assiettes furent brisés.

Tom's efforts were rewarded. Les efforts de Tom ont été récompensés.

Were you out last night? Es-tu sorti hier soir ?

All the members were present. Tous les membres étaient présents.

Operator, we were cut off. Opérateur, la communication a été interrompue.

I wish I were rich. J'aimerais être riche.

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