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    L'entendit (en. Heard it)

    /lʌ.ɑ̃.tɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of perceiving sounds or words.
    He heard her speaking in the distance.
    Il l'entendit parler au loin.
    To realize or understand something.
    She finally heard him explain the situation.
    Elle l'entendit enfin expliquer la situation.
    To access information through listening.
    They heard it on the radio earlier.
    Ils l'entendirent à la radio tout à l'heure.

    Etymology

    Past participle of the verb 'entendre', derived from Latin 'intendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hear something by chance
    to perceive a conversation or information unintentionally.
    entendre quelque chose par hasard
    to hear it said that
    to become aware of a rumor or news through others.
    entendre dire que
    to understand correctly
    to understand correctly what is being said.
    entendre bien

    Related Words

    to hear
    perceiving through hearing.
    entendre
    agreement
    agreement or understanding among people.
    entente
    hearing
    a person who perceives through hearing.
    entendant

    Slang Meanings

    to pick up sound in an informal context.
    I heard what he said at the cafeteria.
    J'ai entendu ce qu'il a dit à la cantine.
    to be aware of something.
    Are you in the know? I was hearing the gossip!
    T'es au courant ? J'entendais les potins !