Entendre (en. Hear)

/ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To be aware of a noise or a voice.

I heard the music from my room.

J'ai entendu la musique depuis ma chambre.

To understand or grasp the meaning of a speech.

I didn't quite hear what you said.

Je n'ai pas bien entendu ce que tu as dit.

To pay attention to what is being said.

She often hears fascinating stories at her job.

Elle entend souvent des histoires fascinantes dans son travail.

The origin of the verb 'entendre' comes from the Latin 'intendere', meaning 'to stretch towards, to aim at'.

to hear about

To be informed or aware of something.

entendre parler de

to see reason

To accept a logic or an argument.

entendre raison

to hear the call

To respond to a call or request.

entendre l'appel

listen

To pay attention to what is being said or to sounds.

écouter

perception

The action of perceiving something with the senses.

perception

To hear rumors.

I heard that the concert is canceled.

J'ai entendu dire que le concert est annulé.

To hear about someone.

I heard about you at the party.

J'ai entendu parler de toi à la fête.