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/etɛ/être
1.
verbInd3rdImperfectSing1, 2
was (first-person singular imperfect of 'to be')
were (second-person singular imperfect of 'to be')
expresses past habitual or ongoing states/actions (past background)
J'étais chez moi hier soir.
I was at home last night.