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mais la ligne était occupée

but the line was busy

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phrase Rare #48,185
but the line was busy Used when a phone line is in use and a call cannot get through.
FR: J’ai essayé de l’appeler, mais la ligne était occupée.
EN: I tried to call him, but the line was busy.

J'ai essayé de joindre Monsieur Smith, mais la ligne était occupée.

I tried to reach Mr. Smith, but the line was busy.

Je l'ai appelé, mais la ligne était occupée.

I called him, but the line was busy.

J'ai essayé de l'appeler mais la ligne était occupée.

I tried to call him, but the line was busy.

Tom a appelé Mary, mais la ligne était occupée.

Tom called Mary, but the line was busy.