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    L'écoutait (en. Listened to him)

    /le.kuta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be attentive to something or someone by lending an ear.
    She was listening to him attentively while he told his story.
    Elle l'écoutait avec attention pendant que il racontait son histoire.
    To perceive sounds or words.
    He was listening to her sing, amazed by her voice.
    Il l'écoutait chanter, émerveillé par sa voix.
    To show interest or understanding towards what is being said.
    They were all listening to him when he shared his ideas.
    Ils l'écoutaient tous quand il a partagé ses idées.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'écouter', with the suffix -ait indicating the imperfect tense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    listen to someone
    To pay attention to what a person is saying.
    écouter quelqu'un
    listen to music
    To engage in the action of appreciating musical sounds.
    écouter de la musique
    listen attentively
    To be very focused on what is being said.
    écouter attentivement

    Related Words

    listening
    The action of listening.
    écoute
    listening (present participle)
    A person who listens.
    écoutant
    messenger
    One who conveys information.
    messager

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the vibe
    I was listening to her and really feeling the music, I was in the vibe.
    Je l'écoutais et je ressentais vraiment la musique, j'étais dans le vibe.
    Chilling
    We were there, just listening to him, chilling.
    On était là, juste à l'écouter, chilling.