tolérait

The word "tolérait" is the imperfect indicative third-person singular form of the French verb "tolérer". This verb translates to "to tolerate" in English. Therefore, "tolérait" means "tolerated" or "was tolerating". It describes an action or state of being that was ongoing or habitual in the past. For example, "Il tolérait son comportement bruyant" translates to "He tolerated his noisy behavior". The imperfect tense is used here to indicate a past state that continued for some time, rather than a single completed action. It can also be used to describe the circumstances surrounding another past event, such as "Elle travaillait dans un environnement qui ne tolérait pas les erreurs", meaning "She worked in an environment that did not tolerate mistakes". The context in which "tolérait" is used will determine the precise nuance of its meaning, but it consistently refers to a passive acceptance or endurance of something in the past.