L'écoutant (en. Listening to him)

/lekutɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who listens attentively and empathetically.
As a listener, she shows great patience with her friends.
En tant qu'écoutant, elle fait preuve d'une grande patience avec ses amis.
A professional who helps others express their feelings.
The hotline listener was able to calm the caller's anxieties.
L'écoutant du hotline a su apaiser les angoisses de l'appelant.
A person committed to providing support through active listening.
We need listeners in our psychological support team.
Nous avons besoin d'écoutants dans notre équipe de soutien psychologique.

Etymology

Formed from the verb 'écouter' with the suffix '-ant', indicating a person who performs the action of listening.

Common Phrases and Expressions

listen attentively
Paying careful attention to someone's words.
écouter attentivement
be a good listener
Having the ability to listen to others without judgment.
être un bon écoutant
the art of listening
The skill of giving attention to others during a conversation.
l'art d'écouter

Related Words

listening
The act of listening, the process of paying attention to what another person is saying.
écoute
active listener
A person who, while listening, responds and engages in conversation to better understand.
écoutant actif
communication
The process of exchanging information between individuals.
communication

Slang Meanings

A buddy who listens
He’s really a good listener, he’s a true friend.
C'est vraiment un bon écoutant, c'est un vrai pote.
A confidant
Everyone considers him a listener because you can talk to him about anything.
Tout le monde le considère comme un écoutant parce qu'on peut lui parler de tout.