French phrase
J'étais en colère.
Meaning
I was angry.
When to use it
Describes anger that was felt in the past. Often used to explain a reaction after an argument.
Example dialogue
Pourquoi tu as déchiré mon dessin ?
Why did you tear up my drawing?
J'étais en colère. Pardon, j'ai déchiré ton dessin. On le redessine ?
I was angry. Sorry, I tore up your drawing. Shall we redraw it?