were very
Les deux étaient très intelligents et maîtres dans l'art de la conduite.
Both were very intelligent and masters of the art of driving.
— Senna (2010)
Sami et Layla étaient très attirés l'un par l'autre.
Sami and Layla were very attracted to each other.
Les petits étaient très curieux.
The little ones were very curious.
Les arbres étaient très grands.
The trees were very tall.
Les arbres étaient très rares.
Trees were very rare.
Autrefois, les hommes et les arbres étaient très amis.
In the past, men and trees were very friendly.
— Mon voisin Totoro (1988)
Les instructions étaient très simples.
The instructions were very simple.
Les enfants étaient très sages.
The children were very well-behaved.
Les fleurs étaient très belles.
The flowers were very beautiful.
The prices were very high.