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    M’a (en. My)

    [ma]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates that something has happened to the first person singular.
    He told me to come.
    Il m'a dit de venir.
    Used to express that an action has been done for me.
    She helped me understand.
    Elle m'a aidé à comprendre.
    Used to formulate personal reflections.
    What shocked me was his attitude.
    Ce qui m’a choqué, c'est son attitude.

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'me' and 'a' from the verb 'avoir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he told me
    he informed me.
    il m’a dit
    she called me
    she contacted me by phone.
    elle m’a appelé
    what surprised me
    what astonished me.
    ce qui m’a surpris

    Related Words

    me
    reflective pronoun in the first person.
    me
    a
    verb 'to have' in the third person singular.
    a

    Slang Meanings

    Common expression of surprise.
    Amazed me with his audacity!
    M'a étonné par son audace!
    Used in familiar contexts to say that one has been shocked.
    Oh dear, that felt strange to me!
    Oh là là, ça m'a fait bizarre!