Entends-tu (en. Do you hear)

[ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dy]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To perceive sounds through the ear.

Do you hear the singing of the birds?

Entends-tu le chant des oiseaux ?

To understand what is being said.

Do you hear what I'm telling you?

Entends-tu ce que je te dis ?

To be aware of something.

Do you hear the rumor that is going around?

Entends-tu la rumeur qui circule ?

Derived from the Latin verb 'audīre', meaning 'to hear'.

Do you understand what I mean?

Asks if the other understands the idea or message.

entends-tu ce que je veux dire ?

Do you hear the difference?

Wonders about the ability to distinguish between two things.

entends-tu la différence ?

Do you hear the noise?

Refers to a specific auditory sensation.

entends-tu le bruit ?

to listen

Verb meaning to pay attention to a sound.

écouter

sound

What is perceived by the ear.

son

to hear

Verb meaning to perceive sounds.

entendre

You get it?

It seems like you don't understand, you get it?

On dirait que tu ne comprends pas, t'entends ?

You know what?

We have a plan, you know what?

On a un plan, tu sais quoi ?