This is the 4831st most frequent French word.
reprochaient
"Reprochaient" means "were reproaching" or "were blaming."
Here, 'reprochaient' is used to express disapproval toward someone regarding their actions.
Ils reprochaient à Marie de ne pas être venue à la fête.
They blamed Marie for not coming to the party.
In this sentence, 'reprochaient' conveys the idea of criticizing or expressing dissatisfaction with someone's decisions.
Les élèves reprochaient à leur professeur de leur donner trop de devoirs.
The students criticized their teacher for giving them too much homework.
This usage of 'reprochaient' reflects disapproval or blame toward an individual's conduct in a specific situation.