se fussent tapies
Pluperfect subjunctive ils/elles conjugation of se tapir.

se tapir

se tapir
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to crouch
Le mulot apeuré s'est tapi dans son terrier.The frightened field mouse crouched in its burrow.
b. to cower (in fear)
Le chien s'est tapi dans un coin en entendant le tonnerre.The dog cowered in a corner when it heard thunder.
c. to lurk
Le chat s'est tapi dans un fossé avant de bondir sur les oiseaux.The cat lurked in a ditch before leaping at the birds.
d. to hide away
Le voleur s’était tapi derrière les buissons.The thief had hidden away behind the bushes.
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