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    Entendaient (en. Heard)

    [ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive by hearing.
    They heard the sounds from the street.
    Ils entendaient les bruits de la rue.
    To understand or grasp the meaning of something.
    They clearly understood what the teacher was explaining.
    Ils entendaient bien ce que le professeur expliquait.
    To agree with an opinion or an idea.
    They recognized the necessity to change methods.
    Ils entendaient la nécessité de changer de méthode.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intendere', which means to stretch towards, to direct towards.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hear something from a third party
    To receive information indirectly.
    entendre quelque chose par un tiers
    to hear about
    To be aware of something by hearsay.
    entendre parler de
    to hear one's own words
    To realize the impact of one's own words.
    entendre ses propres mots

    Related Words

    to hear
    To understand or perceive by hearing.
    entendre
    heard
    Which has been understood or recognized.
    entendu
    understanding
    The ability to understand or grasp ideas.
    entendement

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly grasp an idea.
    He heard the message right away.
    Il a entendu le message tout de suite.
    To understand in a more casual sense.
    You see what I mean, do you hear?
    Tu vois ce que je veux dire, tu entends?