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    Ecoutez (en. Listen)

    /ekute/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take care to hear
    Listen to the sound of the waves.
    Écoutez le bruit des vagues.
    To pay attention to what is being said
    Listen carefully to what I am about to say.
    Écoutez bien ce que je vais dire.
    To consent to hear something
    Listen, I have a proposal for you.
    Écoutez, j'ai une proposition à vous faire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'audire', which means to hear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    listen carefully
    Pay particular attention.
    écoutez bien
    listen to me
    Be attentive to what I'm saying.
    écoutez-moi
    listen to what I’m saying
    Be mindful of my words.
    écoutez ce que je dis

    Related Words

    hear
    Verb meaning to pay attention to sounds.
    écouter
    hearing
    The sense that allows for perceiving sounds.
    ouïe
    listener
    A person who listens attentively.
    auditeur

    Slang Meanings

    To take into account the ideas of others.
    In this discussion, you really need to listen.
    Dans cette discussion, vous devez vraiment écouter.
    To pay attention to a serious issue.
    Listen, this is not a game.
    Écoutez, ce n'est pas un jeu.