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    S'entendre (en. To get along)

    /sɑ̃tɑ̃dʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be in agreement or harmony with someone.
    We get along well, even though we have different opinions.
    Nous nous entendons bien, même si nous avons des opinions différentes.
    To come to an agreement on something.
    They agree on the importance of education.
    Ils s'entendent sur l'importance de l'éducation.
    To listen to and understand the feelings or ideas of others.
    It is important to get along with your colleagues at work.
    Il est important de s'entendre avec ses collègues au travail.

    Etymology

    The verb 'entendre' comes from the Latin 'intendere', which means 'to stretch towards, to listen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get along like thieves in a fair
    To have very friendly and complicity-filled relationships.
    s'entendre comme larrons en foire
    to agree on something
    To agree on a subject or an idea.
    s'entendre sur quelque chose
    to get along splendidly
    To have an extremely positive and harmonious relationship.
    s'entendre à merveille

    Related Words

    to hear
    To perceive sounds, to understand.
    entendre
    to understand
    To grasp the meaning or significance of something.
    comprendre

    Slang Meanings

    To reach an agreement on a plan.
    We agree to meet at 6 PM at the café.
    On s'entend pour se retrouver à 18h au café.
    To have a good understanding within a group.
    We all get along well in this team.
    On s'entend tous bien dans cette équipe.