D’entendre (en. To hear)

/dɑ̃.tɑ̃.dʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To perceive and interpret sounds.

I couldn't hear the music because of the noise.

Je n'ai pas pu d’entendre la musique à cause du bruit.

To understand something, to grasp information.

It is important to hear the instructions before starting.

Il est important de d’entendre les instructions avant de commencer.

To be in agreement on an opinion or idea.

We managed to agree on the project.

Nous avons réussi à d’entendre sur le projet.

From Old French 'entendre', derived from Latin 'intendere' meaning 'to stretch toward, to focus on'.

to hear about

To inquire or be aware of something.

d’entendre parler de

to hear on the right

To agree with a viewpoint.

d’entendre à droite

to hear ringing

To hear a sound signal, like a bell.

d’entendre sonner

listen

To pay attention to sounds.

écouter

understand

To grasp the meaning or significance.

comprendre

perceive

To feel or discern through the senses.

percevoir

To be aware of something.

Did you hear what's happening in town?

T'es d’entendre ce qui se passe en ville?

To accept or approve.

I agree with what you propose.

Je suis d’entendre ce que tu proposes.