L'entend (en. Hears it)

/lɑ̃.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Perceiving sounds through the ear.
He hears it when he speaks loudly.
Il l'entend quand il parle fort.
Understanding information or a speech.
She hears it well, even from a distance.
Elle l'entend bien, même à distance.
Having opinions or feelings about something.
I hear it differently than you.
Je l'entends différemment de toi.

Etymology

From Old French 'entendre', derived from Latin 'intendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do we hear it
Do we understand or listen?
l'entend-on
hears it without seeing it
He understands without needing to see the situation.
l'entend sans le voir

Related Words

hear
Verb meaning to perceive sounds.
entendre
understanding
Agreement or understanding between people.
entente
without hearing
Not perceiving or understanding something.
sans entendre

Slang Meanings

Listening attentively in a playful context.
When he talks about music, I really hear him.
Quand il parle de musique, je l'entends pour de vrai.
Understanding a situation in a roundabout way.
He hears it how he wants; it's a bit biased.
Il l'entend comme il veut, c'est un peu biaisé.