This is the 9552nd most frequent French word.
dégradait
"Was degrading" or "degraded" (imperfect tense of "dégrader").
In this sentence, the word 'dégradait' is used to describe the process of physical decay or structural integrity loss over time.
Le mur de pierre se dégradait avec le temps.
The stone wall was deteriorating over time.
Here, 'dégradait' refers to the worsening or deterioration of interpersonal relationships due to behavior.
Son comportement dégradait ses relations avec ses amis.
His behavior was degrading his relationships with his friends.
In this context, 'dégradait' is used to express the loss of quality or sharpness when the image undergoes enlargement.