écouter

Definitions of écouter
  1. verb
    hear with intention
    synonyms: faire attention, être tout oreilles
    see moresee less
    types:
    prêter l'oreille
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
    mettre sur écoute
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    type of:
    ressentir, sentir
    to become aware of through the senses
  2. verb
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
    synonyms: prêter l'oreille
    see moresee less
    type of:
    faire attention, être tout oreilles
    hear with intention
  3. verb
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
    see moresee less
    types:
    mettre sur écoute
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    type of:
    faire attention, être tout oreilles
    hear with intention
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘écouter'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family