went
Il y alla à la place de son père.
He went there in his father's place.
L'un resta et l'autre s'en alla.
One stayed and the other left.
Elle alla faire des emplettes avec son ami.
She went shopping with her friend.
Il vécut en France quelque temps, puis alla en Italie.
He lived in France for a while, then went to Italy.
Elle s'en alla sans dire au revoir.
She left without saying goodbye.