il a joué

played

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phrase Rare #24,652
played Past tense of jouer. It can mean to play a sport/game, to act in a role, or to play a card.
FR: Il a joué au tennis avec ses amis.
EN: He played tennis with his friends.

Et pourtant, il a joué le jeu.

And yet, he played along.

— The Shadow's Edge (2025)

Il a joué au golf tous les jours pendant ses vacances.

He played golf every day during his vacation.

Il a joué sa carte sans attendre son tour.

He played his card without waiting for his turn.

Il a joué de la trompette.

He played the trumpet.

— Les Choristes (2004)

Il a joué son rôle.

He played his part.

— L'Expérience (2001)

Il a joué de nombreuses fois à la télévision.

He has appeared on television many times.

Une fois revenu, il a joué petit.

Once he came back, he played small.

Il a joué au baseball.

He played baseball.

Il a joué un rôle clé dans le mouvement.

He played a key role in the movement.

Et il est devenu très bon, il a joué dans l'équipe nationale.

And he became very good; he played for the national team.

— La grande bellezza (2013)

Il a joué et perdu contre Ushi-Tora.

He played against Ushi-Tora and lost.

— Le Garde du corps (1961)