avalait
/a.va.lɛ/avaler
1.
verbInd1stImperfectSing3
was swallowing
was gulping down (ate or drank quickly)
Il était tellement pressé qu'il avalait son café en marchant.
He was in such a hurry that he was gulping down his coffee while walking.
2.
verbInd1stImperfectSing3
was believing (something easily)
was falling for (a lie or story)
Elle avalait n'importe quel mensonge qu'on lui racontait.
She would believe any lie she was told.
