This is the 11940th most frequent French word.
taisait
"Kept quiet" or "was silent."
Here, 'taisait' is used to indicate repeated or habitual action in the past, reflecting the subject's behavior of remaining silent.
Elle se taisait lorsqu'elle n'était pas d'accord.
She kept silent when she didn't agree.
In this sentence, 'taisait' demonstrates an action taken to preserve a situation or avoid escalation, showing intentional silence as a choice.
Il se taisait pour éviter un conflit.
He was quiet to avoid conflict.
Here, 'taisait' expresses a cause-effect relation, where silence (the verb's action) indicates an emotional state or reaction.