hear in French
hear in French is entendre, ouïr, apprendre — hear means to perceive sound through the ears.
hear in French
entendre
(intransitive, stative) To perceive sounds through the ear. [from 10th c.]
entendre
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
ouïr
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
entendre
(transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of. [from 10th c.]
apprendre
(transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of. [from 10th c.]
ouïr dire
(transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of. [from 10th c.]
What does "hear" mean?
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verb To perceive sound through the ears.
"Can you hear the birds singing outside?"
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verb To receive news or information about something.
"I heard you got the job — congratulations!"
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verb To listen to and formally consider a case in a court of law.
"The judge agreed to hear the appeal next month."
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hear in a sentence
- Can you hear the birds singing outside?
- She heard footsteps behind her in the empty hallway.
- I heard you got the job — congratulations!
- The judge agreed to hear the appeal next month.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hear" in French?
"hear" in French is entendre, ouïr, apprendre. hear means: To perceive sound through the ears.
How do you use "hear" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you hear the birds singing outside?" In French, "hear" is entendre, ouïr, apprendre.
Are there other ways to say "hear" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "hear": entendre, ouïr, apprendre, ouïr dire.
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