nous chantions

we were singing

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we were singing Imperfect tense of chanter. It can also mean 'we used to sing' depending on context.
FR: Nous chantions dans le salon quand il est arrivé.
EN: We were singing in the living room when he arrived.

Nous chantions ensemble.

We sang together.

— Avatar : La Voie de l'eau (2022)

Nous chantions une belle chanson.

We were singing a beautiful song.

Ils veulent que nous chantions?

They want us to sing?

— Sacrifices of War (2011)

Nous chantions en marchant.

We sang as we walked.