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je rentrais

was going home

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phrase Rare #35,594
was going home Imperfect tense of rentrer. Depending on context, it can also mean "was coming in" or "was going back."
FR: Je rentrais quand tu m’as appelé.
EN: I was going home when you called me.

Je rentrais chez moi.

I was going home.

Je rentrais.

I was coming home.

Je rentrais par la fenêtre.

I was coming back in through the window.

— Chungking Express (1994)

Je t'ai dit que je venais jusqu'ici et qu'après je rentrais.

I told you I was coming here and then heading back.

— Pinocchio (2019)

C'est comme si je rentrais chez moi.

It feels like I'm coming home.

— Rebecca (1940)

Je rentrais pour me changer mais je ne pense plus avoir le temps.

I was going home to change, but I don't think I have time anymore.

— J'ai rencontré le Diable (2010)

Je rentrais à la maison.

I was coming home.