had to
Il dut réduire le prix de ses marchandises.
He had to reduce the price of his goods.
Il dut passer une vie misérable durant de nombreuses années.
He had to spend a miserable life for many years.
Il dut trouver un autre moyen.
He had to find another way.
Il dut remettre le rendez-vous pour cause de maladie.
He had to postpone the appointment due to illness.
Il dut partager une chambre avec son frère.
He had to share a room with his brother.