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    Écoutaient (en. Were listening)

    [ekutɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive sounds or words through hearing.
    They were listening to classical music in the living room.
    Ils écoutaient de la musique classique dans le salon.
    To pay attention to what is being said.
    The students listened attentively to the teacher's instructions.
    Les élèves écoutaient attentivement les instructions de l'enseignant.
    To consider the ideas or feelings of others.
    She listened to her best friend's problems with empathy.
    Elle écoutait les problèmes de sa meilleure amie avec empathie.

    Etymology

    The word 'écouter' comes from the Latin 'auscultare', which means 'to listen' or 'to hear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    listen with one ear
    To pay attention in a distracted manner.
    écouter d'une oreille
    listen through the door
    To listen without being seen, often to spy.
    écouter à travers la porte
    listen to advice
    To take into account someone’s advice or recommendations.
    écouter le conseil

    Related Words

    listening
    The act of listening.
    écoute
    listening (present participle)
    One who listens.
    écoutant
    listenability
    Ability to be listened to.
    écoutabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To listen to music loudly.
    When they are partying, they listen loudly.
    Quand ils sont en fête, ils écoutent à fond.
    To discreetly listen to a conversation.
    He used his phone to listen discreetly.
    Il a utilisé son téléphone pour écouter discrètement.