French phrase
C'était mieux ~.
Meaning
It was better ___.
When to use it
Says that something was better in the past. It often conveys dissatisfaction with the present or nostalgia.
Example dialogue
On a visité la ville hier. C'était mieux avant.
We visited the city yesterday. It was better before.
Oui, il y avait plus de charme.
Yes, it had more charm.