je me suis fait voler
In French, "I got robbed" is expressed as je me suis fait voler.
This phrase is used to state that someone has stolen something from you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase je me suis fait voler is literally constructed as "I made myself get stolen", utilizing the causative construction of faire followed by an infinitive.
Which one should you use?
While je me suis fait voler emphasizes the experience of the victim, the alternative on m'a volé focuses more on the action of the thief by using the indefinite on to mean "someone".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Swiss French, the slang term taxé can be used to describe one's belongings being stolen, as seen in On m'a taxé mes affaires.
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Examples in context
- Bonjour, j'ai été victime d'un vol et je souhaite signaler l'incident.Hello, I have been a victim of a theft and would like to report the incident.
- Je me suis fait voler mon portefeuille et tous mes papiers d'identité.I got robbed of my wallet and all my identification papers.
- Tu n'imagines même pas, je me suis fait dépouiller en plein jour.You can't even imagine, I got robbed in broad daylight.
- Je me suis fait voler mon sac dans le métro.I got my bag stolen in the subway.
- Je me suis fait voler mon téléphone dans le métro.I got my phone stolen in the subway.
- Je me suis fait voler mon portefeuille hier soir.I got my wallet stolen last night.
Example conversation
Nathan tells Léa what happened to him at the station.
- NathanLéa, je me suis fait voler mon sac.Léa, I got my bag stolen.
- LéaOh non, Nathan ! Est-ce que tu vas bien ?Oh no, Nathan! Are you okay?
- NathanOui, mais c'est très stressant.Yes, but it is very stressful.
- LéaJe suis vraiment désolée pour toi.I am really sorry for you.
