they said
Ils ont dit que les enfants devaient se doucher et je ne veux pas.
They said the children had to shower and I don't want them to.
— La vie est belle (1997)
Ils ont dit qu’ils avaient besoin d’un chapeau.
They said they needed a hat.
Did they say where they were going?
Ils ont dit que c'était important.
They said it was important.
What did they say?
Did they say anything?
Yes, and they said your name.
Ils ont dit leurs prières et attendent la mort.
They have said their prayers and await death.
— Henry V (1989)
Ils ont dit qu'on saurait dans quelques mois.
They said we’d know in a few months.
— Plus fort que moi (2025)