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    N'entend (en. Does not hear)

    /nɑ̃tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Not perceiving sounds or noises.
    He doesn't hear the sound of the music.
    Il n'entend pas le son de la musique.
    Not understanding or grasping something.
    She doesn't hear what he is trying to explain.
    Elle n'entend pas ce qu'il essaie d'expliquer.
    Being indifferent to an opinion or suggestion.
    He hears nothing of what others say.
    Il n'entend rien de ce que les autres disent.

    Etymology

    Derived form of 'entendre,' from the Latin 'intendere.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I hear nothing.
    Indicates that a person perceives no sound.
    je n'entends rien
    He hears only what he wants to hear.
    Means that a person chooses to listen to only certain opinions.
    il n'entend que ce qu'il veut entendre

    Related Words

    hear
    Perceiving sounds.
    entendre
    listen
    Paying attention to sounds or a conversation.
    écouter
    perceive
    Apprehending through the senses.
    percevoir

    Slang Meanings

    Deliberately ignoring something.
    He pretends to be deaf and hears nothing about this matter.
    Il fait le sourd et n'entend rien à cette affaire.
    Being distracted or inattentive.
    She is so preoccupied that she doesn't even hear her name.
    Elle est tellement préoccupée qu'elle n'entend même pas son nom.