English–French

“hear” in French

French

Alsoouïr

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tɑ̃dʁ/

Example

Je n'entends rien.

I can't hear anything.

Illustration for entendre (hear)

How to say “hear” in French

“Hear” in French is entendre.

A sound reaches the ear and becomes understood.

Full entry for entendre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with entendre

J'entends une conversation à côté.

I hear a conversation nearby.

Tips for using entendre

  • Entendre can mean either 'hear' or 'understand', while écouter emphasizes listening deliberately.

Other French words for “hear”

J'ai ouï un bruit cette nuit.

I heard a noise last night.

“hear” in other languages