nous mettions

we were putting

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phrase Uncommon #13,559
we were putting Imperfect-tense form of mettre for nous; it can also mean “we used to put” for repeated past actions.
FR: Nous mettions les livres sur l'étagère chaque soir.
EN: We used to put the books on the shelf every evening.

J'ai suggéré que nous mettions fin à la réunion.

I suggested that we end the meeting.

Et si nous mettions à l'épreuve cette lampe formidable?

What if we put this amazing lamp to the test?

— Devdas (2002)

Si nous mettions fin au spectacle?

Should we end the show?

— La Chute (2004)

Je suggère que nous nous mettions en marche.

I suggest we get going.

Nous mettions la pause à cinq heures.

We used to take a break at five o’clock.