How do you say i used to play in french?

There are two ways to say "I used to play" in French, depending on the context:

1. "Je jouais"

This is the most common way to say "I used to play" and it implies a regular past activity.

* Example: "Je jouais au football quand j'étais enfant" (I used to play football when I was a child).

2. "J'avais l'habitude de jouer"

This is a more emphatic way to say "I used to play" and it emphasizes the habitual nature of the activity.

* Example: "J'avais l'habitude de jouer du piano tous les jours" (I used to play the piano every day).

Both options are grammatically correct, but the choice between them depends on the nuance you want to express.