L'entendre (en. Hear it)

/lɑ̃.tɑ̃dʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To perceive a sound with the ear.

It is difficult to hear the music because of the noise.

Il est difficile d'entendre la musique à cause du bruit.

To understand something that has been stated or said.

I hope you hear what I mean.

J'espère que tu entends ce que je veux dire.

To accept an idea or point of view.

She did not want to hear my arguments.

Elle n'a pas voulu entendre mes arguments.

From Latin 'intendere' meaning 'to stretch towards'.

To hear about something.

To be aware of a fact or news.

Entendre parler de quelque chose

To hear that.

To be informed by hearsay.

Entendre dire que

To get along well.

To have a good relationship with someone.

S'entendre bien

to listen

Action of focusing attention on sounds.

écouter

understanding

Ability to grasp the meaning or significance of something.

compréhension

sound

Vibration that is perceived by the ear.

son

To quickly understand a situation.

He got it quickly, he understood well.

Il a pigé la chose rapidement, il a bien entendu.

To take into account someone's opinion or advice.

Don't worry, I will hear what you are saying.

T'inquiète, je vais entendre ce que tu dis.