they were
They were there.
Elles étaient fatiguées d'attendre.
They were tired of waiting.
They were in the shower.
Elles étaient dans le casier de Coulson, pas dans sa veste.
They were in Coulson's locker, not in his jacket.
— Avengers (2012)
J'ai voulu voir comment elles étaient prises.
I wanted to see how they were taken.
They were ready.
Elles étaient inquiètes de se faire prendre.
They were worried about getting caught.
Elles étaient tellement heureuses ensemble.
They were so happy together.
Elles étaient en retard pour le dîner.
They were late for dinner.