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    Entendit (en. Heard)

    /ɑ̃.tɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive a sound with the ear.
    He heard the sound of the door opening.
    Il entendit le bruit de la porte qui s'ouvrait.
    To understand something, grasp the meaning.
    She heard what he meant.
    Elle entendit ce qu'il voulait dire.
    To agree with an idea or opinion.
    They heard in unison on the subject.
    Ils entendirent à l'unisson sur le sujet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intendere', meaning 'to stretch towards' or 'to listen attentively'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hear about
    to have knowledge of a subject or a person.
    entendre parler de
    to only half hear
    not to fully understand what is being said.
    entendre à moitié
    to listen to reason
    to agree to listen to and understand an argument.
    entendre raison

    Related Words

    to hear
    To perceive a sound or understand something.
    entendre
    to listen
    To pay attention to a sound or a conversation.
    écouter
    perception
    Action of perceiving with the senses.
    perception

    Slang Meanings

    Understood in colloquial language.
    When I explained it to him, he finally heard.
    Quand je lui ai expliqué, il a finalement entendit.
    To grasp an idea quickly.
    She heard the message right away.
    Elle a entendu le message tout de suite.