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    Écouter (en. Listen)

    /ekute/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Pay attention to what is said or heard.
    He loves listening to music.
    Il aime écouter de la musique.
    Receive auditory information.
    Listen to the instructions carefully.
    Écoutez les instructions attentivement.
    Make an effort to understand what the other person is saying.
    She listens to her friends with interest.
    Elle écoute ses amis avec intérêt.

    Etymology

    From old French 'escouter', derived from Latin 'auscultare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    listen to advice
    Take into account the recommendations given.
    écouter les conseils
    listen on repeat
    Replay something in a repetitive manner.
    écouter en boucle
    listen on the radio
    Receive information or music through a radio medium.
    écouter à la radio

    Related Words

    audition
    The action of perceiving sounds, often referring to a musical experience.
    audition
    attentive
    One who pays attention to what is happening or is said.
    attentif
    monitor
    To monitor or listen carefully.
    monitorer

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know about the gossip.
    She is always in the know about the latest rumors in the neighborhood.
    Elle est toujours à l'écoute des dernières rumeurs dans le quartier.
    To catch some info.
    I listened on the ground to catch some information about the project.
    J'ai écouté sur le terrain pour choper des infos sur le projet.