Sentence examples of "étaient" in French with translation "be"

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Elles étaient satisfaites du résultat. They were satisfied with the result.
À combien étaient ces lunettes ? How much were the glasses?
Ils étaient alors des écoliers. They were school children then.
Autrefois, les choses étaient différentes. In days gone by, things were different.
Tous ses efforts étaient vains. All his efforts were useless.
Tous les membres étaient présents. All the members were present.
Tous les villages étaient beaux. All the villages were beautiful.
Tous sauf un étaient présents. All but one were present.
Ses désirs étaient des ordres. His request was equivalent to an order.
Ses critiques étaient très sévères. His criticisms were very severe.
Les hivers étaient très rudes. The winters were bitterly cold.
Certaines personnes étaient en retard. Some were late.
Les rideaux étaient grands ouverts. The curtains were all open.
Elles étaient dans la douche. They were in the shower.
Les deux étaient extrêmement riches. Both were extremely rich.
Tous les étudiants étaient présents. All of the students were present.
Tous leurs efforts étaient vains. All their efforts were in vain.
Les ouvriers étaient torse nu. The workers were naked to the waist.
Vos questions étaient trop directes. Your questions were too direct.
Ils étaient tous en uniforme. They were all dressed in uniforms.
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