Significados de Listen em francês

écouter

Exemplo:

I like to listen to music.

J'aime écouter de la musique.

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

Veuillez écouter attentivement les instructions.

Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used in both casual and formal settings when referring to the act of hearing something with attention.

Observação: The verb 'écouter' is often used with a direct object, indicating what is being listened to.

entendre

Exemplo:

Did you listen to that noise?

As-tu entendu ce bruit ?

I can listen to the birds singing.

Je peux entendre les oiseaux chanter.

Uso: informalContexto: Used when referring to perceiving sounds, more about being aware of sounds rather than actively focusing on them.

Observação: 'Entendre' is more about the passive act of hearing rather than the active engagement of 'écouter'.

prêter attention

Exemplo:

You need to listen to your teachers.

Tu dois prêter attention à tes enseignants.

She always listens to her friends.

Elle prête toujours attention à ses amis.

Uso: formal/informalContexto: Refers to actively paying attention to someone or something, often used in educational or interpersonal contexts.

Observação: This phrase emphasizes the importance of attention and consideration, not just hearing.

faire attention

Exemplo:

Listen to what I am saying!

Fais attention à ce que je dis !

You should listen to the advice given.

Tu devrais faire attention aux conseils donnés.

Uso: informalContexto: Commonly used in situations where one person is advising another to be mindful of someone else's words or actions.

Observação: 'Faire attention' can imply a need for caution or carefulness in addition to simply listening.

hear

To perceive sound through the ears.

Exemplo: I can hear the birds chirping outside my window.

Observação: While 'listen' implies paying attention to and focusing on the sound being heard, 'hear' simply refers to perceiving sound without necessarily actively engaging with it.

attend

To give one's attention to something; to be present and focused.

Exemplo: Please attend to what the speaker is saying.

Observação: Similar to 'listen,' 'attend' also involves focusing on something, but it can be used in a broader sense beyond just listening, such as paying attention to a task or being present.

obey

To comply with or follow a directive or command.

Exemplo: Children should learn to obey their parents.

Observação: Unlike 'listen,' which mainly refers to the act of paying attention to sounds or words, 'obey' specifically involves following instructions or commands.

heed

To take notice of and consider something seriously.

Exemplo: It's important to heed the warning signs.

Observação: While 'listen' involves actively paying attention, 'heed' emphasizes taking action or considering something seriously after paying attention.

give someone a listen

To give someone a listen means to pay attention to what they have to say or to listen to something carefully.

Exemplo: Can you give me a listen and tell me what you think of this song?

Observação: This phrase emphasizes actively paying attention, rather than just hearing passively.

listen up

Listen up is a way to get someone's attention, often used before sharing important information or instructions.

Exemplo: Listen up, everyone! I have an important announcement to make.

Observação: This phrase is a more direct and commanding way of telling someone to pay attention.

listen in

To listen in means to listen to a conversation or discussion that one is not a part of, often unintentionally or secretly.

Exemplo: I couldn't help but listen in on their conversation; it sounded intriguing.

Observação: This phrase implies eavesdropping or listening without the knowledge of the speakers.

listen out for

To listen out for something means to pay attention for a specific sound or noise.

Exemplo: Listen out for the doorbell; the delivery should be arriving soon.

Observação: This phrase involves actively focusing on a particular sound or signal in anticipation.

listen for

To listen for something means to pay attention in order to hear a particular sound or noise.

Exemplo: I'm listening for the sound of the birds chirping in the morning.

Observação: This phrase suggests actively trying to detect a specific sound amidst other noises.

listen in on

To listen in on means to secretly or inadvertently hear a private conversation or discussion.

Exemplo: I accidentally listened in on my neighbor's argument last night.

Observação: This phrase often implies unauthorized or surreptitious listening.

listen to reason

To listen to reason means to be open to logical arguments or sensible explanations.

Exemplo: I hope she listens to reason and decides to come to a compromise.

Observação: This phrase suggests being receptive to rational thinking or advice.

Tune in

To pay attention or focus on something, usually a TV or radio program.

Exemplo: Make sure to tune in to the radio station tonight for the latest news.

Observação: While 'listen' implies simply hearing, 'tune in' emphasizes actively engaging with the content.

Catch my drift

To understand or comprehend what someone is implying or suggesting.

Exemplo: I explained it twice, do you catch my drift now?

Observação: Unlike 'listen', 'catch my drift' involves not just hearing but also interpreting and understanding the meaning behind a message or situation.

Get an earful

To receive a long or detailed explanation, scolding, or complaint.

Exemplo: I got an earful from my boss about being late to work again.

Observação: This slang term implies receiving a more negative or unwanted form of listening experience compared to the neutral connotation of 'listen'.

Pick up what I'm putting down

To understand or grasp the implied message or hint.

Exemplo: It's a subtle hint, see if you can pick up what I'm putting down.

Observação: Similar to 'catch my drift', this phrase emphasizes understanding beyond just hearing.

Lend an ear

To give someone your attention and listen to what they have to say.

Exemplo: Can you lend me your ear for a moment? I need to talk to you.

Observação: While 'listen' is a general term, 'lend an ear' implies actively providing support or being willing to listen attentively to someone else.

Eavesdrop

To secretly listen to someone else's conversation without their knowledge.

Exemplo: I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation at the next table.

Observação: This term has a more negative connotation as it implies listening in on private conversations without permission, different from the voluntary act of 'listening'.

Turn a deaf ear

To ignore or refuse to listen to something intentionally.

Exemplo: He turned a deaf ear to their requests for help.

Observação: Instead of actively engaging in listening, 'turn a deaf ear' emphasizes the deliberate act of choosing not to hear or pay attention to something.

Listen to me carefully.

Écoute-moi attentivement.

I always listen to classical music.

J'écoute toujours de la musique classique.

The teacher is a good listener.

Le professeur est un bon auditeur.

Listen - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)

Lema: listen

Conjugações

Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): listened

Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): listening

Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): listens

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): listen

Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): listen

Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase

listen contém 2 sílabas: lis • ten

Transcrição fonética: ˈli-sᵊn

lis ten , ˈli sᵊn (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.

listen: 800 - 900 (Extremamente Comum).

Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

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