avait protégé
-he/she had protected
Pluperfect il/elle conjugation of protéger.

protéger

protéger
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to protect
L'ourse peut être agressive quand il s'agit de protéger ses petits.A female bear can be aggressive when it comes to protecting her cubs.
b. to shield
Cet imperméable devrait te protéger de la pluie.This raincoat should shield you from the rain.
a. to protect
Pendant son discours, la ministre a rappelé l'importance de protéger les arts du spectacle.During her speech, the minister emphasized the importance of protecting the performing arts.
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