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    L'entendait (en. Heard it)

    [lɑ̃.tɑ̃.dɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive a sound through the ear.
    He heard her speaking from the room.
    Il l'entendait parler depuis la chambre.
    To understand or grasp an idea.
    She was answering him without him really hearing it.
    Elle le répondait sans qu'il l'entendait vraiment.
    To receive information or news.
    I heard him say he would come later.
    Je l'entendais dire qu'il viendrait plus tard.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'entendre', coming from the Latin 'intendere', which means 'to stretch or extend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he heard a noise
    He heard a distinct sound.
    l'entendait un bruit
    he barely heard it
    He had trouble perceiving sounds.
    l'entendait à peine
    he heard it without problem
    He could easily understand what was said.
    l'entendait sans problème

    Related Words

    to hear
    To accept or consent to something.
    entendre
    to listen
    To pay attention to a sound or word.
    écouter
    perception
    The act of perceiving something through the senses.
    perception

    Slang Meanings

    To hear rumors.
    He heard that the concert was canceled.
    Il a entendu dire que le concert a été annulé.
    To grasp a vague idea.
    He heard it but didn’t know what it was about.
    Il l'entendait mais ne savait pas de quoi il s'agissait.