M'a-t-on (en. I was told)

[ma.t͡ɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Interrogative form used to ask if something was done to me.

Did they understand me correctly during the meeting?

M'a-t-on bien compris lors de la réunion ?

Used to challenge received information.

Did they really say that to me?

M'a-t-on réellement dit cela ?

Tense used to express uncertainty about past actions.

Was I asked for my opinion on this subject?

M'a-t-on demandé mon avis sur ce sujet ?

Formed from 'me' (myself) + 'a' (has) + 't-on' (interrogative verb form).

Did they tell me that...

Inquiring about information received.

M'a-t-on dit que...

Was I asked to...

Questioning a received order.

M'a-t-on demandé de...

Did they tell me to...?

Challenging a directive.

Est-ce qu'on m'a dit de...?

to ask

To ask a question or solicit a response.

demander

to say

To express something verbally.

dire

to join

To find someone or something again.

rejoindre

Expression used in a familiar context to signify uncertainty.

Did they say that to me seriously?

M'a-t-on dit ça au sérieux ?

Used to ask if one has been informed of a disclosure.

Did they tell me that gossip?

M'a-t-on raconté ce potin ?