It had been brewing for some time.
Cela couvait depuis un certain temps.
A general meeting comprising all members had been convened to resolve conflicts that had been brewing for some time and threatening the survival of the business.
Une assemblée générale comprenant tous les membres avait été convoquée pour résoudre les conflits qui couvaient depuis quelque temps et menaçaient la survie de l’entreprise.
The crisis that had been brewing since the Lent of 1813 explodes in March 1814 with the arrival in Aix of 2,000 Austrian prisoners of war who are abandoned by all.
La crise qui couvait depuis le carême 1813 explose en mars 1814 quand arrivent à Aix 2000 prisonniers militaires autrichiens, abandonnés de tous.
The couple's problems had been brewing for several months.
Les problèmes rencontrés par le couple couvaient depuis plusieurs mois.
It had been brewing for a while.
Je le sentais venir.
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