General:
* Je regardais: This is the most common and versatile way to say "I was watching." It's suitable for most situations.
* J'étais en train de regarder: This emphasizes the action of watching.
* Je regardais en train de...: This is used if you want to specify what you were watching, e.g., "Je regardais en train de lire un livre" (I was watching while reading a book).
Specific:
* Je regardais la télé: This is specifically for watching television.
* Je regardais un film: This is specifically for watching a movie.
* Je regardais un match: This is specifically for watching a game.
Example sentences:
* Je regardais la télévision hier soir. (I was watching television last night.)
* J'étais en train de regarder un film quand tu as appelé. (I was watching a movie when you called.)
* Je regardais un match de football, c'était passionnant ! (I was watching a football game, it was exciting!)