Écouter
Example: J'aime écouter de la musique le soir.
Definition
"Écouter" means to actively pay attention to sounds or speech, especially to hear something carefully or with intention. For example, "J'aime écouter de la musique le soir" means enjoying listening to music in the evening.
Etymology
The French verb "écouter" comes from the Latin word "auscultare," meaning to listen attentively. Over time, it evolved through Old French to become "écouter," reflecting the act of hearing with focus and care. Did you know? The root is related to the English word "auditory," both tied to the sense of hearing.
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"Écouter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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