Entendus (en. Heard)

[ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dy]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Implicit agreement or consent on a subject.

There are understandings between the two parties on this project.

Il y a des entendus entre les deux partis sur ce projet.

Set of subjects or themes addressed.

The understandings from this meeting were varied.

Les entendus de cette réunion étaient variés.

verb

Expression of the verb 'entendre' in the past participle.

He clearly heard the instructions given.

Il a bien entendu les instructions données.

The word "entendus" derives from the verb 'entendre,' coming from the Latin 'intendere,' meaning 'to stretch towards' or 'to listen carefully.'

understood like that

Understood in this way.

entendu comme ça

we have come to an agreement

We agree.

nous sommes entendus

to not be heard

To not be listened to or taken into account.

ne pas être entendu

to hear

Receiving a sound, listening to or understanding speech.

entendre

agreement

Mutual agreement between two or more parties.

entente

Understood without needing to say it

Everyone knew they had to act quickly; it was understood.

Tout le monde savait qu'il fallait agir vite, c'était entendu.

Tacit agreement

He gave his approval; everything was understood.

Il a donné son approbation, tout était entendu.