A1 Collocation Neutral

Écouter attentivement.

Listen carefully.

Significado

To pay close attention to what is being heard.

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Contexto cultural

In French schools, 'Écoutez attentivement' is the standard way for teachers to regain control of a noisy room. While the phrase is used, you might also hear 'Écoutez bien' more frequently in casual settings. In formal Swiss-French business settings, this phrase is often used to preface a change in company policy.

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Focus on the Nasal

The 'ment' ending is nasal. Don't pronounce the 'n' at the end like an English 'n'.

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Don't confuse with 'Entendre'

If you just hear noise, use 'entendre'. If you are focusing on the message, use 'écouter'.

Significado

To pay close attention to what is being heard.

💡

Focus on the Nasal

The 'ment' ending is nasal. Don't pronounce the 'n' at the end like an English 'n'.

⚠️

Don't confuse with 'Entendre'

If you just hear noise, use 'entendre'. If you are focusing on the message, use 'écouter'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Il faut _________ les consignes.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: écouter attentivement

The verb 'écouter' requires the adverb 'attentivement'.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: J'écoute attentivement.

'Entendre' is passive, and 'attention' is a noun.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

Écouter attentivement = ?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Listen carefully

It is the direct equivalent.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Je ne comprends pas. B: _________ ce que je dis.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Écoute attentivement

The context implies a need for focus.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Il faut _________ les consignes.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: écouter attentivement

The verb 'écouter' requires the adverb 'attentivement'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: J'écoute attentivement.

'Entendre' is passive, and 'attention' is a noun.

Match the phrase to its meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Listen carefully

It is the direct equivalent.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Je ne comprends pas. B: _________ ce que je dis.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Écoute attentivement

The context implies a need for focus.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

6 preguntas

Yes, it is common in professional emails to say 'Veuillez écouter attentivement les instructions ci-jointes' (though 'lire attentivement' is better for text).

No, it shows you are professional and ready to work.

Because it modifies the verb 'écouter', and adverbs modify verbs.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. Always use the adverb form.

Yes, it is standard French used throughout the Francophonie.

The opposite would be 'écouter distraitement' (to listen distractedly).

Frases relacionadas

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Prêter l'oreille

synonym

To lend an ear

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Être tout ouïe

similar

To be all ears

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Ouvrir les oreilles

similar

To open one's ears

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