Entendue (en. Heard)

/ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Sensitive interpretation of a sound or discourse.

The understanding of his words was evident.

L'entendue de ses paroles était évidente.

Knowledge acquired through listening or reading.

His understanding of the subject allowed him to succeed well.

Son entendue du sujet lui a permis de bien réussir.

adjective

What is understood or perceived by the mind.

This is a notion understood in many contexts.

C'est une notion entendue dans de nombreux contextes.

From the verb 'entendre', from Latin 'intendere' meaning 'to listen, to pay attention'.

understood of a sound

perception of a specific noise or sound.

entendue d'un son

general understanding

broad or overall understanding of a concept.

entendue générale

mutual understanding

mutual comprehension between two or more parties.

entendue mutuelle

to hear

to perceive by the ear.

entendre

understanding

action of understanding.

compréhension

hearing

perception of sounds.

audition

What is taken into account in a conversation.

His ideas were not heard enough.

Ses idées n'étaient pas assez entendues.

Quick understanding of a situation.

He grasped the extent of the problem in the blink of an eye.

Il a eu l'entendue du problème en un clin d'œil.