French Word of the Day
écouter
/ay-KOU-tay/ • verb — 7th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to listen
Examples
- J'aime écouter de la musique.
(I love to listen to music.) - Est-ce que tu écoutes souvent la radio ?
(Do you often listen to the radio?) - Il faut écouter les conseils des autres.
(You should listen to the advice of others.)
Synonyms
- entendre
- prêter l'oreille
The word 'écouter' is commonly used when you want to express the action of actively listening to something, be it music, speech, or sounds.
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