French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
entendu
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tɑ̃dy/
Meaning
- interjectiongot it
Example
Entendu, je m'occupe de ça.
Got it, I'll take care of it.
More examples
Entendu, je passerai le message.
Understood, I will pass on the message.
Core concept
A brief acknowledgment that an instruction has been received, understood, and accepted for action.
Common phrases
entendu, merci
understood, thank you
entendu, c'est noté
Understood, noted
Similar words
d'accord: A brief reply expressing agreement with a suggestion or viewpoint.
ok: A casual, brief acknowledgment or acceptance.
compris: A short reply showing understanding and acceptance of an explanation or instruction.
ça marche: A reply agreeing that a proposed plan is workable.
Definition in French
Signifie « j'ai bien compris » ou « c'est entendu » utilisée pour confirmer qu'une information a été reçue et comprise.
Word origin
Entendu is the past participle of entendre, from Old French entendre and Latin intendere, whose sense developed from hearing toward understanding.
Usage tips
- As a standalone reply, entendu is neutral but can sound businesslike; a fuller reply such as oui, merci or d'accord can sound warmer.
Opposites
- Nonnointerjection
Related words
- ententeagreementnoun
- malentendumisunderstandingnoun