je montrais

was showing, showed

→ montrer
montr to show, to demonstrate + ais je/tu imperfect
verb · 1st-person singular / 2nd-person singular, imperfect tense Rare #41,205
was showing, showed This form can mean “was showing” or “showed,” depending on context.
FR: Je montrais les photos à mon ami.
EN: I was showing my friend the photos.
Conjugation of montrer
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First montrais —
Second montrais —
Third montrait —

Et si tu me montrais ce que ton père compte faire ?

What if you showed me what your father plans to do?

— Peaky Blinders : L'Immortel (2026)

Je montrais à Cris.

I was showing Cris.

— Je suis toujours là (2024)

Je montrais mes cicatrices.

I showed my scars.

On m'a déjà laissé en rade, mais pas quand je me montrais si charmant.

I've been left high and dry before, but never when I was being this charming.

— Blade Runner (1982)

Qu'est-ce que tu montrais du doigt ?

What were you pointing at?

Et si tu te montrais franc avec moi ?

What if you were honest with me?

— Alien³ (1992)

Je lui montrais un ou deux trucs à la guitare.

I was showing him a thing or two on the guitar.

— Forrest Gump (1994)