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    Ecoute (en. Listen)

    /ek.ut/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attentive attitude directed towards a sound or a communication.
    He demonstrated great listening during the meeting.
    Il a fait preuve d'une grande écoute pendant la réunion.
    Act of paying attention to something or someone.
    Active listening is essential in communication.
    L'écoute active est essentielle dans la communication.
    verb
    Paying attention to a sound or a speech.
    He listens to music every day.
    Il écoute de la musique tous les jours.
    Being attentive to the needs or feelings of others.
    She listens attentively to her friends when they have problems.
    Elle écoute attentivement ses amis lorsqu'ils ont des problèmes.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do the listening
    Taking the time to listen attentively to a conversation partner.
    faire l'écoute
    active listening
    Communication technique where one reflects and rephrases what has been said.
    écoute active
    to be attentive
    Being attentive to the words or needs of others.
    être à l'écoute

    Related Words

    earpiece
    Device for listening to music or sounds.
    écouteur
    hatch
    Opening in a building for listening or ventilation.
    écoutille
    listened
    Quality of a person who knows how to listen.
    écouté

    Slang Meanings

    In listening mode
    I'm in listening mode, tell me everything.
    Je suis en mode écoute, dis-moi tout.
    Listen to this
    Listen to this, it's heavy!
    Écoute ça, c'est du lourd !