réfléchissait

Réchitissait is the imperfect indicative form of the French verb réfléchir. This verb has multiple meanings, but most commonly it translates to "to reflect" or "to think."

When used in the sense of "to reflect," it can refer to the physical act of light or an image bouncing off a surface, such as a mirror or water. For example, "Le soleil se réfléchissait dans la rivière" means "The sun was reflecting in the river."

In its more abstract sense, réfléchissait means "to think," "to ponder," or "to consider." It implies a process of deep thought or contemplation. For instance, "Il réfléchissait à sa réponse" means "He was thinking about his answer." The imperfect tense suggests an ongoing or habitual action in the past. Therefore, "Il réfléchissait" indicates that someone was in the process of thinking or used to think about something regularly.

The verb can also be used to mean "to ponder" over a problem or a situation, suggesting a period of careful consideration before making a decision or forming an opinion. The nuance of réfléchissait often depends heavily on the context in which it is used.