passais par là

was passing by there

→ passer
phrase Uncommon #17,969
was passing by there This is the imperfect form of passer par là. Depending on context, passer par là can mean to pass by or go through a place, or figuratively to have been through a difficult experience.
FR: Je passais par là quand je t'ai vu.
EN: I was passing by there when I saw you.