was helping, used to help
Quand je t'aidais, tu étais content, non !
When I was helping you, you were happy, weren't you!
— Huit et demi (1963)
I helped everyone.
You helped the poor.
Cela vous dérangerait si j'aidais ?
Would you mind if I helped?
Je pourrais avoir des ennuis, si je t'aidais.
I could get into trouble if I helped you.