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il neigeait

it was snowing

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phrase Rare #35,271
it was snowing Used to describe ongoing or repeated snowfall in the past. The il is impersonal and does not refer to a person.
FR: Il neigeait quand nous sommes sortis.
EN: It was snowing when we went out.

Pourtant, il neigeait, il faisait froid.

And yet, it was snowing and cold.

— Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)

Il neigeait depuis une semaine.

It had been snowing for a week.

Il neigeait continuellement.

It was snowing continuously.

Quand je me suis réveillé, il neigeait.

When I woke up, it was snowing.

Il neigeait sans cesse.

It was snowing non-stop.

Quand je me suis réveillée, il neigeait.

When I woke up, it was snowing.

Il neigeait ce jour-là.

It was snowing that day.

Il neigeait quand je me suis réveillé.

It was snowing when I woke up.

Je ne serais pas surpris s'il neigeait.

I wouldn't be surprised if it snowed.

Il neigeait sans arrêt.

It was snowing non-stop.