requérait

Requérir is a French verb that translates to "to require" or "to demand" in English. It is the past imperfect tense of the verb "requérir." This means it describes an action or state that was ongoing or habitual in the past.

For example, "Cela requérait beaucoup de patience" translates to "That required a lot of patience." This sentence implies that the requirement for patience was a continuous state or a recurring necessity in the past. Similarly, "La tâche requérait une attention particulière" means "The task required particular attention." This suggests that throughout the duration of the task in the past, special attention was a necessary condition.

The verb "requérir" itself is derived from the Latin "requirere," meaning "to seek," "to ask for," or "to need." It is often used in formal contexts or when a strong sense of necessity is being conveyed. The imperfect tense, "requérait," specifically places this requirement in a past setting, differentiating it from a present or future need. It is a versatile verb used in various situations, from stating a prerequisite for an action to describing a past demand or need.