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prick up one's ears in French

prick up one's ears in French is dresser l'oreille, tendre l'oreille.

prick up one's ears in French

dresser l'oreille

verb

To listen attentively.

tendre l'oreille

verb

To listen attentively.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prick up one's ears" in French?

"prick up one's ears" in French is dresser l'oreille, tendre l'oreille.

Are there other ways to say "prick up one's ears" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "prick up one's ears": dresser l'oreille, tendre l'oreille.

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