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il me fallut

it took me

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it took me This is the literary passé simple form; in everyday French, people usually say « il m'a fallu ».
FR: Il me fallut trois jours pour terminer le livre.
EN: It took me three days to finish the book.

Il me fallut un instant pour reconnaître le très long manteau noir.

It took me a moment to recognize the very long black coat.

Il me fallut de l'aide.

I needed help.

Il me fallut un moment pour comprendre.

It took me a moment to understand.

Il me fallut de l'argent.

I needed money.

Il me fallut longtemps pour comprendre d'où il venait.

It took me a long time to understand where he came from.

Il me fallut un instant pour me poser la question.

It took me a moment to ask myself the question.