was slipping
Past progressive conjugation of slip. There are other translations for this conjugation.

slip

noun
a. erreur (f)
b. bévue (f)
a. chute (f)
transitive verb
He slipped the letter into his pocket.Il a glissé la lettre dans sa poche.
intransitive verb
He slipped on the ice.Il a glissé sur le verglas.
The glass slipped from her hand.Le verre lui a glissé des mains.
She slipped into the passenger seat.Elle s'est glissée sur le siège passager.
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