S'entendre
Example: Ils s'entendent bien malgré leurs différences.
Definition
"S'entendre" means to get along well with someone, implying mutual understanding and harmony in a relationship. For example, in the phrase "Ils s'entendent bien malgré leurs différences," it indicates that they have a good relationship despite their differences.
Etymology
The French verb "s'entendre" comes from the reflexive form of "entendre," which originally meant 'to hear.' Over time, "s'entendre" evolved to mean 'to understand each other' or 'to get along,' reflecting how hearing and understanding are closely linked in communication.
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"S'entendre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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