French phrase
On m'a dit que c'était ~.
Meaning
I heard it was ___.
When to use it
This relays information that has not been checked directly. It is a gentle way to report hearsay.
Example dialogue
Qu'est-ce qui s'est passé ?
What happened?
On m'a dit que c'était un malentendu.
I heard it was a misunderstanding.