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    Écoutant (en. Listening)

    /e.k.u.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who pays attention to what is being said.
    A good listener always knows how to encourage others to speak.
    Un bon écoutant sait toujours comment encourager les autres à parler.
    A device that receives sounds.
    The audio listener was installed to record the conversation.
    L'écoutant audio a été installé pour enregistrer la conversation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'écouter' with the suffix '-ant' which denotes the action or state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be attentive
    To be attentive to others, to show empathy.
    être à l'écoute
    To listen with one ear
    To pay partial attention.
    écouter d'une oreille
    To give a listening ear
    To listen carefully.
    donner une oreille attentive

    Related Words

    Listening
    The action of paying attention to sounds or words.
    écoute
    Active listener
    A person who listens in an engaging and interactive manner.
    écoutant actif
    To listen
    The action of perceiving sounds through the ear.
    écouter

    Slang Meanings

    A person who seems to just listen without really engaging.
    This passive listener just nods his head.
    Cet écoutant passif ne fait que hocher la tête.
    A talented listener capable of interacting effectively.
    My friend is an exceptional listener; he understands everything.
    Mon ami est un écoutant hors pair, il comprend tout.