fu allora che

it was then that

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it was then that Used to introduce the moment when something happened, often in a story or narrative. Past tense form of emphasis.
IT: Fu allora che capii tutto.
EN: It was then that I understood everything.

Fu allora che conobbi il mondo.

It was then that I discovered the world.

— Quei bravi ragazzi (1990)

E fu allora che conobbi Jimmy Conway.

And that's when I met Jimmy Conway.

— Quei bravi ragazzi (1990)

Fu allora che mi afferrò il polso, in modo piuttosto violento.

It was then that he grabbed my wrist, quite violently.

— Anatomia di una caduta (2023)

Fu allora che cominciò la vostra fama.

That's when your fame began.

— Addio mia concubina (1993)

Fu allora che suo nonno la portò a Muskaan.

It was then that her grandfather took her to Muskaan.

— Barfi! (2012)

Fu allora che feci le valige e decisi di tornare a Seoul.

It was then that I packed my bags and decided to go back to Seoul.

— Lady Vendetta (2005)

Fu allora che andai a Detroit.

That's when I went to Detroit.

— Norimberga (2025)

Fu allora che mi resi conto di aver sposato una dea.

That was when I realized I had married a goddess.

— Lady Vendetta (2005)