t'a-t-on

have they ... you

→ te

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have they ... you An inverted question form: t' is te, meaning “to you” or “you,” while on often means “they.” The extra -t- is added for pronunciation. Depending on the verb and context, it can correspond to “did they ... you?” in English.

FR: T'a-t-on demandé de venir plus tôt ?

EN: Did they ask you to come earlier?

T'a-t-on dit les raisons pour lesquelles nous ne t'avons pas embauché ?

Were you told the reasons why we didn’t hire you?

Où t'a-t-on appris cela ?

Where did they teach you that?

T'a-t-on parlé du problème ?

Did anyone talk to you about the problem?

T'a-t-on dit quand tu es attendue ici ?

Were you told when you’re expected here?

Où t'a-t-on pêché ?

Where did they fish you out?

— La dolce vita (1960)

T'a-t-on donné quelque chose à manger ?

Did they give you anything to eat?

T'a-t-on dit les raisons pour lesquelles nous ne t'avons pas embauchée ?

Were you told the reasons why we didn't hire you?

T'a-t-on jamais embrassé auparavant ?

Has anyone ever kissed you before?