Entendez (en. Hear)

/ɑ̃.tɑ̃.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To perceive a sound with the ear.
Do you hear that music in the distance?
Entendez-vous cette musique au loin ?
To understand what is said.
I hope you hear what I mean.
J'espère que vous entendez ce que je veux dire.
To be aware of a situation.
It is important that you hear the news.
Il est important que vous entendiez les nouvelles.

Etymology

From old French 'entendre', derived from Latin 'intelligere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do you hear?
Ask if someone hears something.
entendez-vous ?
to hear about
To be informed or to have heard mention of something.
entendre parler de
to hear rumors
To receive information by hearsay.
entendre rumeur

Related Words

hear
Base verb meaning 'to listen' or 'to understand'.
entendre
heard
Past participle of the verb hear, meaning 'heard' or 'understood'.
entendu
heard (feminine)
Feminine form of the past participle of the verb hear.
entendue

Slang Meanings

Got it
Got what I'm saying?
Capte ce que je te dis ?
Did you understand?
Did you understand or not?
T’as compris ou pas ?