exerted, was exerting, was practicing
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Third | exerçait | — |
Il exerçait sur moi une surveillance agaçante.
He kept an annoyingly close eye on me.
— Harry Potter et la Chambre des secrets (2002)
Quelle sorte de métier exerçait-il ?
What kind of job did he have?
Dans l'enchantement d'un moment, la poésie exerçait sa magie.
In the enchantment of the moment, poetry worked its magic.
— Le Cercle des poètes disparus (1989)
Ce mouvement exerçait une grande influence sur la conduite des femmes.
This movement had a great influence on the conduct of women.