This is the 2774th most frequent French word.
circulait
"Circulait" means "was circulating" or "was moving around."
Here, 'circulait' is used to indicate the dissemination or spread of information over time.
La rumeur circulait depuis des semaines.
The rumor had been circulating for weeks.
In this sentence, 'circulait' describes the movement of a car along a road, implying regular motion.
Une voiture circulait sur la route.
A car was circulating on the road.
'Circulait' here conveys the concept of continuous movement within an enclosed space.