J'écoutais (en. I was listening)

ʒe.ku.tɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

First person singular of the imperfect tense of the verb to listen.

When I was a child, I often listened to stories before sleeping.

Quand j'étais enfant, j'écoutais souvent des histoires avant de dormir.

Action of paying attention to a sound or a word.

I was listening to music while doing my homework.

J'écoutais la musique en faisant mes devoirs.

Commitment to understanding what is said.

I was attentively listening to my teacher's advice.

J'écoutais attentivement les conseils de mon professeur.

From the verb "écouter," derived from the Latin 'auscultare' meaning to listen.

listen between the lines

Understand the hidden meaning of a speech.

écouter entre les lignes

listen passively

Be present without really paying attention.

écouter de manière passive

listen to advice

Take into account the recommendations of others.

écouter les conseils

listen

Paying attention to sounds or words.

écouter

attention

Concentration focused on something.

attention

sound

Vibration perceptible to the ear.

son

Listening to trendy music or a podcast.

I was listening to trap music while I was working.

J'écoutais de la trap pendant que je travaillais.

Paying attention to gossip or rumors.

I was listening to the latest gossip during the break.

J'écoutais les derniers gossip pendant la pause.