Entendu (en. Heard)

/ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been understood or perceived.
What you said was well understood.
Ce que tu as dit a été bien entendu.
Which is the subject of a consensus.
It's a point agreed upon between us.
C'est un point entendu entre nous.
Refers to something recognized as true.
It's a fact accepted in the field.
C'est un fait entendu dans le milieu.

Etymology

From the verb entendre, from Latin 'intendere' which means 'to stretch towards.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

agreed upon by common consent
Accepted by all participants.
entendu d'un commun accord
it's understood
This is well understood or accepted.
c'est entendu
understood, I will do it
Understood, I commit to doing it.
entendu, je le ferai

Related Words

to hear
To perceive sounds or words.
entendre
understanding
Agreement or understanding between people.
entente
heard
To take into account or recognize a statement.
entendu

Slang Meanings

It's clear.
For me, it's understood, no problem.
Pour moi, c'est entendu, no problem.
We're on the same wavelength.
Understood, we do it like this!
Entendu, on fait comme ça!