elles ont été

they were / they have been

→ elle

phrase Rare #24,972

they were / they have been Used with a feminine plural subject. Often introduces a passive verb form, as in "they were attacked" or "they have been hired".

FR: Elles ont été invitées à la fête.

EN: They were invited to the party.

Elles ont été prises il y a des années.

They were taken years ago.

Elles ont été gravement blessées dans un accident de voiture.

They were seriously injured in a car accident.

Elles ont été vendues.

They were sold.

— The Chaser (2008)

Elles ont été punies pour leurs crimes.

They were punished for their crimes.

Elles ont été embauchées.

They were hired.

Elles ont été violées pendant deux ou trois jours.

They were raped for two or three days.

— Article 15 (2019)

Elles ont été responsables de l'accident.

They were responsible for the accident.

Elles ont été prises au dépourvu.

They were caught off guard.

Elles ont été engagées.

They were hired.

C'est pour ça qu'elles ont été violées.

That's why they were raped.

— Article 15 (2019)

Elles ont été surprises de ce qu'elles ont vu.

They were surprised by what they saw.

Ils pensent qu'elles ont été volées.

They think they were stolen.

— Ne le dis à personne (2006)