This is the 9881st most frequent French word.
filait
"Filait" is the imperfect tense of "filer," meaning "spun" or "was spinning," or "was moving quickly" depending on context.
In this sentence, 'filait' is used to mean 'moving away' or 'slipping away,' referring to discreet or unnoticed movement.
Hier, il filait tranquillement sans se faire remarquer.
Yesterday, he was quietly moving away without being noticed.
Here, 'filait' refers to the action of spinning threads from wool, which is a traditional method in textile production.
La couturière filait la laine pour créer un pull.
The seamstress was spinning the wool to create a sweater.
In this case, 'filait' conveys the idea of 'passing by quickly,' used metaphorically to describe the passage of time.