they were saving
-sauvaient
Past progressive they conjugation of save.
I think they were saving material, because it had to be transported from a great distance
car ils devaient être transportés sur une grande distance.
What was also clear to the Holles was that even if they did need a little more herbicide, they were saving on fuel, machinery and labour costs, and putting more than $20/acre back in their pockets.
Même si la quantité d’herbicide nécessaire a légèrement augmenté, les Holle ont constaté qu’ils réalisaient des économies de plus de 20 dollars US/acre en carburant, machines agricoles et main d’œuvre.
They were saving to be able to buy a pair of shoes.
Et ils économisaient pour être capable d'acheter une paire de chaussure.
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