he had to
Il dut l'entendre, car il voulut passer de force.
He must have heard it, because he tried to force his way through.
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 partager une chambre avec son frère.
He had to share a room with his brother.
Il dut réduire le prix de ses marchandises.
He had to reduce the price of his goods.
Il dut remettre le rendez-vous pour cause de maladie.
He had to postpone the appointment due to illness.