I was told that
On m'a dit qu'il est difficile de le rencontrer.
I was told that he’s difficult to meet.
— Blade Runner (1982)
I was told she was here.
On m'a dit qu'elle est sénile depuis l'an dernier.
I was told that she’s been senile since last year.
— Memories of Murder (2003)
On m'a dit qu'il lui manquait une dent quand on l'a trouvé.
I was told that he was missing a tooth when they found him.
— La Femme de ménage (2025)
On m'a dit qu'ici il n'y avait pas de réseau.
I was told there was no reception here.
— Bacurau (2019)
I was told he was there.
À l'orphelinat, on m'a dit qu'elle appartenait à ta grand-mère.
At the orphanage, I was told she belonged to your grandmother.
— Souvenirs de Marnie (2014)
On m'a dit qu'elle était allée au magasin.
I was told that she had gone to the store.