listen in French
listen in French is écouter, guetter, tendre l'oreille — listen means to pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.
listen in French
écouter
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
guetter
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
tendre l'oreille
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
écouter
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
What does "listen" mean?
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verb To pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.
"She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test."
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verb To take someone's advice or do what they say.
"If he had listened to his doctor, he wouldn't be in the hospital now."
listen in a sentence
- She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test.
- I love listening to music while I work.
- If he had listened to his doctor, he wouldn't be in the hospital now.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "listen" in French?
"listen" in French is écouter, guetter, tendre l'oreille. listen means: To pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.
How do you use "listen" in a sentence?
Example: "She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test." In French, "listen" is écouter, guetter, tendre l'oreille.
Are there other ways to say "listen" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "listen": écouter, guetter, tendre l'oreille.
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