devait — meaning in English: was

Definition

▶ devait

Le verbe 'devait' est la forme à l'imparfait du verbe 'devoir' qui signifie qu'une obligation ou une nécessité était présente dans le passé.

The verb 'devait' is the imperfect form of the verb 'devoir' which means that an obligation or necessity was present in the past.

▶ Il devait finir ses devoirs avant de sortir.

He had to finish his homework before going out.

▶ Elle devait être à la réunion à 10 heures.

She was supposed to be at the meeting at 10 o'clock.

▶ Nous devions partir plus tôt pour éviter le trafic.

We were supposed to leave earlier to avoid the traffic.