Entendons (en. Let's hear)
/ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be informed of a piece of information.
Do we hear the rumors circulating in the office?
Entendons-nous les rumeurs qui circulent dans le bureau ?
To perceive through the ear, to grasp the meaning of a message.
We hear the sound of the rain on the roof.
Nous entendons le bruit de la pluie sur le toit.
To understand something.
I hope you understand well the importance of this project.
J'espère que vous entendons bien l'importance de ce projet.
Etymology
From the verb 'entendre', derived from the Latin 'entendere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hear about
to be aware of something or someone.
entendre parler de
to make one's reasons heard
to explain or make one's arguments understood.
faire entendre ses raisons
as one understands it
according to what one has understood or interpreted.
comme on l'entend
Related Words
hear
To perceive sounds with the ear.
entendre
agreement
Agreement between two or more parties.
entente
listener
A person who hears or is attentive to a discussion.
entendeur
Slang Meanings
To catch the message.
You really need to get what he said.
Il faut vraiment que tu entendonnes ce qu'il a dit.
To grasp quickly.
Do you hear how fast it is going?
Tu entends comme ça va vite ?