Décrivait

Décrivait is a French verb, specifically the imperfect indicative form of the verb "décrire," which means "to describe." In the imperfect tense, "décrivait" is used to express ongoing or habitual actions in the past, or to set a scene or provide background information. It conveys a sense of continuity or description of a state of being in the past, rather than a completed event.

For example, one might say "Le ciel se décrivait de nuages sombres," which translates to "The sky was described as being dark with clouds" or "The sky was described with dark clouds." This usage indicates a state of the sky at a particular time in the past, or a continuous observation. Another common use is in storytelling, where "décrivait" helps paint a picture of past events or settings. It is distinct from the passé simple, which is used for single, completed actions in the past. The imperfect tense, and thus "décrivait," emphasizes the duration or repeated nature of an action or the descriptive quality of a past situation.