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avant, c'était

before, it was

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before, it was Used to describe a past state or situation, often in contrast with the present.
FR: Avant, c'était plus calme ici.
EN: It used to be quieter here.

Avant, c'était deux heures par nuit.

It used to be two hours a night.

— Irreversible (2002)

Avant, c'était Warsaw.

Before, it was Warsaw.

— Control (2007)

Avant, c'était pas pareil.

It wasn't the same before.

— Léviathan (2014)

Avant, c'était comme un frère pour moi.

Before, he was like a brother to me.

Avant, c'était pas comme ça.

It wasn't like this before.

— Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Avant, c'était exquis !

It used to be exquisite!

— Tampopo (1985)