L'entends (en. Hear it)

/lãtã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To perceive a sound with the ear.
When he plays music, I can easily hear it.
Quand il joue de la musique, je l'entends facilement.
To understand or grasp something.
I hear him well when he explains his point of view.
Je l'entends bien quand il explique son point de vue.
To pay attention to what is said.
Can you hear her when she speaks?
Est-ce que tu l'entends quand elle parle ?

Etymology

From the French verb 'entendre', which means to perceive through the ear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I hear you well.
I understand what you are saying.
je l'entends bien
Do you hear it?
Are you listening to what I am saying?
l'entends-tu ?
We all hear it.
Everyone is listening.
nous l'entendons tous

Related Words

to hear
A verb meaning to perceive through the ear.
entendre
to listen
To pay attention to a sound.
écouter

Slang Meanings

To understand something quickly.
He got the joke, I hear him.
Il a compris le blague, je l'entends.
To listen to or pay attention to a certain event.
He is always in the loop, he hears it all the time.
Il est toujours au courant, il l'entend tout le temps.