No. 10,856 in French
opéraient
"Opéraient" means "were operating" or "were carrying out."
In a sentence
Hier, ils opéraient une machine complexe pour améliorer la production de l'usine.
Yesterday, they operated a complex machine to improve the factory's production.
In this sentence, 'opéraient' is used in its literal sense to mean 'operated' or 'were operating', denoting control over machinery.
Dans le passé, ces médecins opéraient avec des outils rudimentaires.
In the past, those doctors performed surgeries with rudimentary tools.
Here, 'opéraient' refers to the medical practice of performing surgeries, showcasing a specialized professional context.
Les espions opéraient en secret pour recueillir des informations sensibles.
The spies operated secretly to gather sensitive information.
In this example, 'opéraient' signifies the act of carrying out activities, often in a covert or strategic manner.
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