Écoutée (en. Listened to)
[e.kʊ.te]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The way in which a person listens to a conversation.
Her attentive listening to the issues impressed all participants.
Sa écoutée attentive des enjeux a impressionné tous les participants.
Reception of an audio signal by a receiver.
The listening of this music was very pleasant.
L'écoutée de cette musique était très agréable.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'écouter' which originates from the Latin 'auscultare' meaning 'to listen attentively.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be attentive
To be attentive to the words and feelings of others.
être à l'écoute
to provide active listening
To focus on what the other person is saying, with engagement.
donner une écoute active
to conduct listening
To actively participate in a conversation by listening.
faire l'écoute
listening is mutual
Listening should be mutual in a conversation.
l'écoute est réciproque
Related Words
listening
Action or effect of listening.
écoute
listener
Person who listens.
écoutant
listenability
Capacity to be listened to.
écoutabilité
Slang Meanings
To listen secretly to private conversations.
He has a talent for making listens without anyone noticing.
Il a un talent pour faire des écoutées sans que personne ne le remarque.
To receive information locally.
I heard that through listening in the neighborhood.
J'ai entendu ça par écoutée dans le quartier.