Bien entendu
Example: Bien entendu, je viendrai à ta fête ce soir.
Definition
"Bien entendu" is a French expression used to affirm something clearly and politely, meaning 'of course' or 'naturally.' It is often used to indicate agreement or confirmation, as in agreeing to attend an event or affirming understanding.
Etymology
The phrase "Bien entendu" comes from the French words 'bien' meaning 'well' and 'entendu,' the past participle of 'entendre,' meaning 'to hear.' Together, it literally translates to 'well heard,' implying that something is clearly understood or agreed upon. Did you know? This expression has been used since the 17th century to politely confirm or emphasize something in conversation.
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"Bien entendu" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 107 commonly used expressions.
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