mais la ligne était occupée

but the line was busy

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phrase Rare #42,413

but the line was busy Used when a phone call cannot go through because the person or number is already on another call. The phrase can also appear with different tenses, such as «mais la ligne est occupée» for “but the line is busy.”

FR: J’ai essayé de réserver une table, mais la ligne était occupée.

EN: I tried to make a reservation, but the line was busy.

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

I called him, but the line was busy.

Tom a appelé Mary, mais la ligne était occupée.

Tom called Mary, 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.

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

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